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Lipids and Membrane Transport Quiz
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Glycerophospholipids</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Glycerophospholipids</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid serves as the storage form of fatty acids?

    <p>Triacylglycerols</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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