Lipids: Structure and Functions Quiz

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What is the defining characteristic of lipids?

  • They are water insoluble (correct)
  • They are proteins
  • They are chemically simple
  • They are water soluble

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

  • Building bone structure
  • Oxygen transport in the blood
  • Serving as energy stores (correct)
  • Conducting nerve impulses

What is a common consequence of prolonged hyperlipidaemia?

  • Accumulation of lipid in tissues (correct)
  • Decreased cell damage
  • Increased tissue repair
  • Enhanced metabolic rate

Which of the following is NOT a biological function of lipids?

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What happens to tissues when there is an excess of lipids due to hyperlipidaemia?

<p>Cell damage due to lipid accumulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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