Lipids: Classification and Functions
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Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

  • Soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water (correct)
  • Soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents
  • Soluble in both water and organic solvents
  • Insoluble in both water and organic solvents

What is the largest component of the total lipids in the body?

  • Glycolipids
  • Phospholipids
  • Cholesterol esters
  • Triglycerides (triacylglycerols) (correct)

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

  • Main component of muscle tissues
  • Structural components of carbohydrates
  • Richest sources of energy (correct)
  • Primary source of vitamin C

What are fat soluble vitamins included in?

<p>Large family of lipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compounds are lipids?

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

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