Exploring Lipids and Cell Membranes Quiz
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Exploring Lipids and Cell Membranes Quiz

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Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for storing energy from the metabolism of food within fat cells?

  • Phospholipids
  • Bile acids
  • Cholesterol
  • Triacylglycerols (correct)

    • What is the main function of lipids in all cell membranes?

  • To act as chemical messengers
  • To keep separate the different chemical environments inside and outside the cells (correct)
  • To emulsify fats
  • To provide energy for cellular processes

    • Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds in its carbon chain?

  • Polyunsaturated
  • Trans fatty
  • Saturated (correct)
  • Monounsaturated

    • Which category of lipids includes steroid hormones and eicosanoids?

    <p>Messenger lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biochemical function of bile acids among lipids?

    <p>Emulsification of fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipids serves as chemical messengers in the endocrine system and elsewhere?

    <p>Messenger Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fatty acids are found in natural lipids?

    <p>Unsaturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of lipids are bile acids mainly classified?

    <p>Emulsification Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of energy-storage lipids?

    <p>Store energy from the metabolism of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipids keep separate the different chemical environments inside and outside the cells?

    <p>Membrane Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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