Introductory Biochemistry Quiz
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What is the meaning of the word 'lipid' derived from?

  • Latin word 'lipidus' meaning oil
  • Sanskrit word 'lepa' meaning grease
  • Arabic word 'luban' meaning butter
  • Greek word 'lipos' meaning FAT (correct)
  • In what solvents are lipids relatively insoluble?

  • Neither water nor nonpolar solvents
  • Both water and nonpolar solvents
  • Water and other polar solvents (correct)
  • Nonpolar (organic) solvents
  • Where are lipids primarily found in the body?

  • Plasma and adipose tissue (correct)
  • Lymphatic system and spleen
  • Muscles and bones
  • Liver and kidneys
  • What are lipids esters of?

    <p>Fatty acids with alcohol or substances capable of forming such esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are lipids distributed in nature?

    <p>Widely in both plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most fatty acids have an odd number of carbon atoms.

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

    Fatty acids are amphipathic molecules.

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

    Fatty acids can only have straight, unbranched chains.

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

    Saturated fatty acids contain no double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain.

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

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