Lipids and Membrane Transport Quiz

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Which biomolecule class has hydrophobic character and plays roles in energy metabolism/storage, cell structure, and signaling?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates

What is the major structural component of biological membranes?

  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins
  • Lipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates

Which type of lipid is a storage form of fatty acids?

  • Sphingolipids
  • Glycerophospholipids
  • Triacylglycerols (correct)
  • Fatty acids

What is the precursor of many hormones and has a fused-ring structure?

<p>Steroids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is a major component of biological membranes?

<p>Glycerophospholipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of biomolecules is characterized by their hydrophobic character and plays roles in energy metabolism/storage, cell structure, and signaling?

<p>Lipids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is a major component of biological membranes and contributes to compartmentalization?

<p>Glycerophospholipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is a precursor of many hormones and has a fused-ring structure?

<p>Steroids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid serves as the storage form of fatty acids?

<p>Triacylglycerols (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid class contains a polar head (COOH group) and a nonpolar tail (hydrocarbon)?

<p>Fatty acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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