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Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?
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?
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?
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?
What are fat soluble vitamins included in?
Which type of compounds are lipids?
Which type of compounds are lipids?