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What is the meaning of the word 'lipid' derived from?
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?
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?
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?
What are lipids esters of?
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How are lipids distributed in nature?
How are lipids distributed in nature?
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Most fatty acids have an odd number of carbon atoms.
Most fatty acids have an odd number of carbon atoms.
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Fatty acids are amphipathic molecules.
Fatty acids are amphipathic molecules.
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Fatty acids can only have straight, unbranched chains.
Fatty acids can only have straight, unbranched chains.
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Saturated fatty acids contain no double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain.
Saturated fatty acids contain no double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain.
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