Lipids in the Human Body
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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?

  • Emulsification lipids
  • Messenger lipids
  • Energy-storage lipids (correct)
  • Membrane lipids

    • 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?

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    Which lipid classification is based on whether or not saponification occurs in basic aqueous solution?

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