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What is the primary function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
What is the primary function of phospholipids in cell membranes?
- Provide insulation to nerve fibers
- Regulate body temperature
- Act as an efficient energy storage source
- Form a lipid bilayer for structural support (correct)
Which type of lipids store more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates?
Which type of lipids store more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates?
- Steroid hormones
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides (correct)
- Phospholipids
What is the role of steroid hormones derived from cholesterol?
What is the role of steroid hormones derived from cholesterol?
- Provide structural support to cell membranes
- Insulate and protect nerve fibers
- Regulate various physiological processes (correct)
- Facilitate efficient nerve impulse transmission
How do lipids help in temperature regulation in living organisms?
How do lipids help in temperature regulation in living organisms?
Which lipids play a significant role in cell signaling?
Which lipids play a significant role in cell signaling?
What is the function of myelin sheaths surrounding nerve cells?
What is the function of myelin sheaths surrounding nerve cells?
What is the role of lipids in cell signaling?
What is the role of lipids in cell signaling?
How do lipids contribute to buoyancy in aquatic organisms?
How do lipids contribute to buoyancy in aquatic organisms?
During periods of fasting or energy deficit, what happens to stored triglycerides?
During periods of fasting or energy deficit, what happens to stored triglycerides?
What is the role of lecithin in the body?
What is the role of lecithin in the body?
What is the function of saturated fatty acids in the body?
What is the function of saturated fatty acids in the body?
Which lipid deficiency may lead to hemolysis, particularly in infants?
Which lipid deficiency may lead to hemolysis, particularly in infants?
What is the primary source of saturated fatty acids?
What is the primary source of saturated fatty acids?
Which lipid is essential and must be obtained from our diet?
Which lipid is essential and must be obtained from our diet?
What is the role of lecithin as an emulsifier in food products?
What is the role of lecithin as an emulsifier in food products?
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