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What category do fats belong to within the broad group of lipids?
What category do fats belong to within the broad group of lipids?
- Sphingolipids
- Triglycerides (correct)
- Glycerolipids
- Sterol lipids
Which of the following is not a function of lipids?
Which of the following is not a function of lipids?
- Signaling
- Storing energy
- Transporting oxygen in the blood (correct)
- Structural components of cell membranes
Which biochemical subunits are used to classify lipids into different categories?
Which biochemical subunits are used to classify lipids into different categories?
- Hydroxyl and methyl groups
- Glycerol and phosphate groups
- Amino and carboxyl groups
- Ketoacyl and isoprene groups (correct)
What type of molecules are capable of forming structures like vesicles and membranes in an aqueous environment?
What type of molecules are capable of forming structures like vesicles and membranes in an aqueous environment?
Apart from triglycerides, which other lipid molecules are mentioned in the text?
Apart from triglycerides, which other lipid molecules are mentioned in the text?