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What is the main function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the main function of triglycerides in the body?
- To provide structure to cell membranes
- To catalyze biochemical reactions
- To store energy for cellular activities (correct)
- To transport cholesterol in lipoproteins
Which fatty acid has the lowest melting point among the following?
Which fatty acid has the lowest melting point among the following?
- Trans fats
- Saturated fatty acids
- Cholesterol
- Linolenic acid (correct)
What is the main role of HDL (High-density lipoprotein) in the body?
What is the main role of HDL (High-density lipoprotein) in the body?
- To mediate hormonal responses
- To remove excess cholesterol from cells (correct)
- To transport cholesterol to cells
- To increase glucose concentrations
Which of the following sources contains mainly unsaturated fats?
Which of the following sources contains mainly unsaturated fats?
What is the main function of cortisol in the body?
What is the main function of cortisol in the body?
Which type of protein is responsible for being the main structural material in plants?
Which type of protein is responsible for being the main structural material in plants?
What is the main function of lipids in animals according to the text?
What is the main function of lipids in animals according to the text?
Which type of fatty acids have only carbon–carbon single bonds in their hydrocarbon chains?
Which type of fatty acids have only carbon–carbon single bonds in their hydrocarbon chains?
What term describes the type of fatty acids that raise LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol?
What term describes the type of fatty acids that raise LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol?
Which category of lipids serves as chemical messengers according to the text?
Which category of lipids serves as chemical messengers according to the text?
What defines a fatty acid as amphipathic according to the text?
What defines a fatty acid as amphipathic according to the text?
Which group of fatty acids has one carbon-carbon double bond and fewer hydrogen atoms than saturated fats?
Which group of fatty acids has one carbon-carbon double bond and fewer hydrogen atoms than saturated fats?
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