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What is the main defining characteristic of lipids?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 are micelles important for in relation to fatty acids?
What is the primary function of bile salts in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of bile salts in the digestive system?
Which of the following statements about saturated fatty acids is true?
Which of the following statements about saturated fatty acids is true?
What is the primary role of steroid hormones in the body?
What is the primary role of steroid hormones in the body?
Which class of lipids contains sphingosine instead of glycerol?
Which class of lipids contains sphingosine instead of glycerol?
What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?
What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?
Which lipid class is abundant in brain tissue and sometimes referred to as cerebrosides?
Which lipid class is abundant in brain tissue and sometimes referred to as cerebrosides?
