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What is the main reason for considering lipoproteins as important cellular constituents?
What is the main reason for considering lipoproteins as important cellular constituents?
- They act as metabolic regulators
- They provide shape and contour to the body
- They serve as the means of transporting lipids in the blood (correct)
- They act as thermal insulators
What is the primary reason for the hydrophobic nature of lipids?
What is the primary reason for the hydrophobic nature of lipids?
- High solubility in water
- Presence of predominance of hydrocarbon chain in their structure (correct)
- High oxygen content in their structure
- Presence of polar functional groups
Which function is NOT associated with lipids?
Which function is NOT associated with lipids?
- Providing shape and contour to the body
- Storing energy
- Acting as electrical insulators
- Serving as enzymes for metabolic reactions (correct)
Which type of solvents are lipids soluble in?
Which type of solvents are lipids soluble in?
What is the primary role of nonpolar lipids in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of nonpolar lipids in the nervous system?
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Lipoprotein function
Lipoprotein function
Transport lipids in the blood.
Lipid's hydrophobic nature
Lipid's hydrophobic nature
Due to a large hydrocarbon chain.
Lipid's non-enzyme function
Lipid's non-enzyme function
Lipids are not enzymes.
Lipid solubility
Lipid solubility
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Lipid role in nerves
Lipid role in nerves
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