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What characteristic distinguishes lipids from other biomolecules?
What characteristic distinguishes lipids from other biomolecules?
- Consist solely of saturated fatty acids
- Always derived from carbohydrates
- Soluble in water
- Insoluble in water, soluble in non-polar solvents (correct)
Which type of lipid is formed from the esterification of fatty acids with glycerol?
Which type of lipid is formed from the esterification of fatty acids with glycerol?
- Phospholipids
- Waxes
- Fats (correct)
- Glycolipids
What is the main role of essential fatty acids in organisms?
What is the main role of essential fatty acids in organisms?
- Formation of complex lipids exclusively
- High energy value and source of vitamins (correct)
- Only for signaling purposes
- Source of insulation material
What type of lipid contains a carbohydrate and is derived from fatty acids?
What type of lipid contains a carbohydrate and is derived from fatty acids?
What defines the melting point of lipids?
What defines the melting point of lipids?
What characterizes unsaturated fatty acids compared to saturated fatty acids?
What characterizes unsaturated fatty acids compared to saturated fatty acids?
Which fatty acid is specifically known as a precursor for prostaglandins and other lipid mediators?
Which fatty acid is specifically known as a precursor for prostaglandins and other lipid mediators?
What is a consequence of the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids?
What is a consequence of the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the significance of the double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the significance of the double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids?
Which statement about trans fatty acids is correct?
Which statement about trans fatty acids is correct?
What is the primary role of triacylglycerols in the body?
What is the primary role of triacylglycerols in the body?
Which of the following describes the structure of glycerophospholipids?
Which of the following describes the structure of glycerophospholipids?
What effect do lecithins have on surface tension, and why are they important for neonates?
What effect do lecithins have on surface tension, and why are they important for neonates?
What characterizes triacylglycerols regarding their solubility and density compared to water?
What characterizes triacylglycerols regarding their solubility and density compared to water?
What process can triacylglycerols undergo to generate fatty acids and glycerol?
What process can triacylglycerols undergo to generate fatty acids and glycerol?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in relation to bones?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in relation to bones?
Which of the following is a consequence of rickets?
Which of the following is a consequence of rickets?
Which substance is indicated as a treatment for Rickets?
Which substance is indicated as a treatment for Rickets?
What characteristic is shared by sphingolipids?
What characteristic is shared by sphingolipids?
Which class of substances is known to act as hormones in organisms?
Which class of substances is known to act as hormones in organisms?
What is the physiological impact of glycosphingolipids?
What is the physiological impact of glycosphingolipids?
Which components are classified as essential fatty acids?
Which components are classified as essential fatty acids?
What is a primary function of tocopherol?
What is a primary function of tocopherol?
What type of lipids are known to have ether linkages and are significant in vertebrate heart tissue?
What type of lipids are known to have ether linkages and are significant in vertebrate heart tissue?
Which molecule is released from leukocytes and is known to stimulate platelet aggregation?
Which molecule is released from leukocytes and is known to stimulate platelet aggregation?
Which component plays a crucial role in determining ABO blood types?
Which component plays a crucial role in determining ABO blood types?
What is a characteristic feature of sterols in eukaryotic cell membranes?
What is a characteristic feature of sterols in eukaryotic cell membranes?
What type of hormones are eicosanoids classified as?
What type of hormones are eicosanoids classified as?
Which type of hormones lack the alkyl chain attached to the D ring of cholesterol?
Which type of hormones lack the alkyl chain attached to the D ring of cholesterol?
What is the active form of Vitamin D3 involved in metabolism?
What is the active form of Vitamin D3 involved in metabolism?
What type of lipids act as signaling molecules within cells, such as PIP2, DAG, and IP3?
What type of lipids act as signaling molecules within cells, such as PIP2, DAG, and IP3?
