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Which of the following is an example of a simple lipid mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a simple lipid mentioned in the text?
- Phospholipids
- Triacylglycerols (correct)
- Cholesterol
- Steroids
What is the main characteristic of triacylglycerols (TAGs) mentioned in the text?
What is the main characteristic of triacylglycerols (TAGs) mentioned in the text?
- They are soluble in water
- They are found in body tissues
- They are polar molecules
- They are esters of glycerol with three fatty acids (correct)
Where are mixed TAGs primarily stored in animals and plants?
Where are mixed TAGs primarily stored in animals and plants?
- Kidneys in animals and stems in plants
- Muscles in animals and leaves in plants
- Adipocytes in animals and endosperm in plants (correct)
- Lungs in animals and flowers in plants
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Lipid Characteristics
- Steroids are an example of a simple lipid.
Triacylglycerols (TAGs)
- The main characteristic of TAGs is that they are composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules.
- Mixed TAGs are primarily stored in adipose tissue in animals and in seeds in plants.
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