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Which of the following is true about lipids?
Which of the following is true about lipids?
- They are insoluble in organic solvents
- They form polymers
- They are soluble in water
- They are key components of cell membranes (correct)
What is the main source of fuel in the body?
What is the main source of fuel in the body?
- Carbohydrates
- Fatty acids (correct)
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins
What is the storage form of fatty acids?
What is the storage form of fatty acids?
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Triacyclglycerols (Triglycerides) (correct)
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
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How many common types of membrane lipids are there?
How many common types of membrane lipids are there?
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Study Notes
Lipid Facts
- Lipids are the main source of fuel in the body.
- The storage form of fatty acids is triacylglycerol (triglyceride).
- The myelin sheath, composed of lipids, functions as an electrical insulator, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses.
- There are four common types of membrane lipids: phospholipids, glycolipids, sphingolipids, and sterols.
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