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Which type of lipid is an ester of fatty acids with various alcohols and an additional group?
Which type of lipid is an ester of fatty acids with various alcohols and an additional group?
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
What function do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) serve in the body?
What function do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) serve in the body?
Which fatty acid cannot be synthesized by the body and must be supplied by the diet?
Which fatty acid cannot be synthesized by the body and must be supplied by the diet?
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What is the main difference between simple lipids and compound lipids?
What is the main difference between simple lipids and compound lipids?
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Which of the following is a common property of lipids?
Which of the following is a common property of lipids?
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What is the main function of lipids in providing shape and contour to the body?
What is the main function of lipids in providing shape and contour to the body?
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Which type of compounds are included in the group of lipids?
Which type of compounds are included in the group of lipids?
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Which diseases are associated with the abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
Which diseases are associated with the abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
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What do combinations of lipid and protein (lipoproteins) serve as in the body?
What do combinations of lipid and protein (lipoproteins) serve as in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
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What is the primary composition of biomembranes?
What is the primary composition of biomembranes?
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Which disease is NOT associated with abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
Which disease is NOT associated with abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids?
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What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
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Which compound is NOT included in the group of lipids?
Which compound is NOT included in the group of lipids?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of small chain fatty acids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of small chain fatty acids?
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What is the distinguishing feature of unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the distinguishing feature of unsaturated fatty acids?
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Which type of fatty acids contributes to the fluidity of membranes?
Which type of fatty acids contributes to the fluidity of membranes?
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What is the function of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the body?
What is the function of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the body?
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