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What is the main characteristic of lipids in terms of solubility?
What is the main characteristic of lipids in terms of solubility?
- Low solubility in both water and organic non-polar solvents
- High solubility in both water and organic non-polar solvents
- High solubility in water and low solubility in organic non-polar solvents
- Low solubility in water and high solubility in organic non-polar solvents (correct)
What is the main function of triglycerides (TAG)?
What is the main function of triglycerides (TAG)?
- Provide thermal insulation in the body
- Serve as a storage form of energy in the body (correct)
- Act as a chemical mediator or messenger
- Act as building blocks for cell membranes
Which compounds are examples of lipids that are part of cell membranes?
Which compounds are examples of lipids that are part of cell membranes?
- Cholesterol and Prostaglandins
- Triglycerides and Thromboxane
- Phospholipids and Glycolipids (correct)
- Vitamins and Hormones
What is the main function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the main function of cholesterol in the body?
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What is the role of fat in providing protection to the body?
What is the role of fat in providing protection to the body?
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What is the main difference between lipids and proteins in terms of their macromolecular classification?
What is the main difference between lipids and proteins in terms of their macromolecular classification?
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What is the main characteristic of lipids in terms of solubility?
What is the main characteristic of lipids in terms of solubility?
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Which of the following is a function of lipids in the body?
Which of the following is a function of lipids in the body?
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What are the building blocks of lipids?
What are the building blocks of lipids?
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Which compound serves as a chemical mediator or messenger in the body?
Which compound serves as a chemical mediator or messenger in the body?
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