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What is the main characteristic of lipids?
What is the main characteristic of lipids?
- Insoluble in organic solvents
- Soluble in organic solvents
- Insoluble in water (correct)
- Soluble in water
Which type of lipid acts as a thermal insulator in subcutaneous tissues?
Which type of lipid acts as a thermal insulator in subcutaneous tissues?
- Sterols (correct)
- Glycolipids
- Simple lipids
- Phospholipids
Which type of lipid serves as a storage form of energy?
Which type of lipid serves as a storage form of energy?
- Glycolipids
- Sterols
- Simple lipids (correct)
- Phospholipids
What is the precursor of many steroid hormones and vitamin D?
What is the precursor of many steroid hormones and vitamin D?
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What do lipids help in the absorption of?
What do lipids help in the absorption of?
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