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Lecture 5 - LIPIDS

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What is the main defining characteristic of lipids?

Insolubility in water (correct)

Insolubility in nonpolar solvents

Solubility in water

Solubility in polar solvents

Which component serves as the building blocks of lipids?

Cholesterol

Glycerol

Fatty acids (correct)

Carboxyl group

What type of bonds are present in saturated fatty acids?

Double bonds

Single bonds (correct)

Triple bonds

Hydrogen bonds

What is the main function of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid?

Cannot be synthesized by the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure formed when three molecules of fatty acids are connected to a glycerol molecule?

Triglyceride Signup and view all the answers

What are micelles important for in relation to fatty acids?

Transporting insoluble lipids in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bile salts in the digestive system?

To emulsify fats, aiding in their digestion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about saturated fatty acids is true?

They have a fully extended, rigid conformation as the most stable form Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of steroid hormones in the body?

To regulate various bodily functions Signup and view all the answers

Which class of lipids contains sphingosine instead of glycerol?

Sphingolipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?

To regulate processes like reproduction, blood clotting, and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid class is abundant in brain tissue and sometimes referred to as cerebrosides?

Glycolipids Signup and view all the answers

Lecture 5 - LIPIDS

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Questions and Answers

What is the main defining characteristic of lipids?

Which component serves as the building blocks of lipids?

What type of bonds are present in saturated fatty acids?

What is the main function of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid?

What is the structure formed when three molecules of fatty acids are connected to a glycerol molecule?

What are micelles important for in relation to fatty acids?

What is the primary function of bile salts in the digestive system?

Which of the following statements about saturated fatty acids is true?

What is the primary role of steroid hormones in the body?

Which class of lipids contains sphingosine instead of glycerol?

What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?

Which lipid class is abundant in brain tissue and sometimes referred to as cerebrosides?

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