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Glycerides and Steroids Quiz

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How many fatty acids are present in a diglyceride?

Four
One
Three
Two (correct)

Which type of glyceride is most important for humans?

Triglyceride (correct)
Diglyceride
Steroid
Monoglyceride

Which of these is NOT a function of glycerides?

Protection
Energy storage
Insulation
Genetic Storage (correct)

What is the primary structural characteristic of steroids?

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What is a key function of cholesterol?

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Monoglyceride

A type of fat formed by combining glycerol with one fatty acid.

Diglyceride

A type of fat formed by combining glycerol with two fatty acids.

Triglyceride

A type of fat formed by combining glycerol with three fatty acids.

Steroid

A large lipid molecule with a distinctive 4-ring carbon structure.

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Cholesterol

A type of steroid important for cell membranes and the production of hormones.