9 Questions
What is the meaning of the word 'lipid' derived from?
Greek word 'lipos' meaning FAT
In what solvents are lipids relatively insoluble?
Water and other polar solvents
Where are lipids primarily found in the body?
Plasma and adipose tissue
What are lipids esters of?
Fatty acids with alcohol or substances capable of forming such esters
How are lipids distributed in nature?
Widely in both plants and animals
Most fatty acids have an odd number of carbon atoms.
False
Fatty acids are amphipathic molecules.
True
Fatty acids can only have straight, unbranched chains.
False
Saturated fatty acids contain no double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain.
True
Test your knowledge of lipids with this introductory biochemistry quiz by Dalia Shaaban, PhD. Learn about the biological importance, classification, types of fatty acids, and different categories of lipids, including simple and conjugated lipids. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of biochemistry.
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