10 Questions
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
Presence of double bonds
Which lipid molecule is commonly found in our diet and consists of glycerol and fatty acids?
Triglyceride
What is the main function of the nuclear envelope in a plant cell?
Regulates passage in and out of the nucleus
What is the primary role of genes in a cell?
Direct most cell activities via RNA synthesis
Which organelle in a plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What characterizes lipids in terms of solubility?
Insoluble to water
What distinguishes oils from fats in terms of molecular structure?
Number of double bonds
Which lipid molecule is known for its water-repellant property?
Wax
What defines the border of a plant cell and regulates material movement?
Cell membrane
What is the source of long-term storage of energy and carbon compounds?
Lipids
Learn about lipids, oils, fats, and their properties such as insolubility in water, water-repellant properties, and their role in long-term energy and carbon storage. Explore the composition of oils, the structure of fatty acids, and the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats.
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