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What is the word lipid derived from?
The word lipid is derived from the Greek word 'Lipos', which means FAT.
What are lipids made up of?
Lipids are made up of C, H, O, and sometimes P & N.
In what type of solvents are lipids soluble?
Lipids are soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene, chloroform, acetone, and ethers.
What is the general definition of lipids?
Lipids are esters of fatty acids with alcohols or capable of forming such esters.
What is an example of a mono hydroxy alcohol that is considered a lipid?
Mono hydroxy alcohols with more than 4 carbon atoms are considered lipids.
What is the role of lipids in cells?
Lipids are an important component of all membranes in cells.
What are fatty acids?
Fatty acids are straight-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids with more than five carbon atoms, occurring mainly in ester form in fats and oils.
How are fatty acids classified based on their structure?
Fatty acids may be classified as saturated or unsaturated based on their structure.
Explore the basics of lipids in biology with this quiz. Learn about the chemical composition, properties, and classification of lipids. Test your knowledge on the hydrophobic nature and solubility of lipids in different solvents.
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