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Which of the following is an accurate characteristic of lipids?
Which of the following is an accurate characteristic of lipids?
- Soluble in both water and organic solvents
- Soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents
- Insoluble in both water and organic solvents
- Insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (correct)
Which type of lipid yields the highest amount of energy per gram?
Which type of lipid yields the highest amount of energy per gram?
- Emulsification lipids
- Messenger lipids
- Energy-storage lipids (correct)
- Membrane lipids
Which lipid function involves biological waxes?
Which lipid function involves biological waxes?
- Membrane lipids
- Messenger lipids
- Emulsification lipids
- Protective-coating lipids (correct)
What problem can occur if an individual has no fat storage in the body?
What problem can occur if an individual has no fat storage in the body?
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Which lipid classification is based on whether or not saponification occurs in basic aqueous solution?
Which lipid classification is based on whether or not saponification occurs in basic aqueous solution?
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