4 Questions
What is the insulating effect of lipids on nervous tissue?
Lipids exert an insulating effect on the nervous tissue.
What is the function of lipids in cell protoplasm and cell membranes?
Lipids are integral part of cell protoplasm and cell membranes.
Give an example of a lipid that acts as a precursor of important physiological compounds.
Cholesterol is a precursor of steroid hormones.
What is the definition of proteins?
Proteins are extremely complicated molecules and are nitrogenous compounds made up of a variable number of amino acids joined by peptide bonds.
Test your knowledge on lipids and their role in the body with this quiz. Learn about the insulating effect of lipids on nervous tissue, their integral part in cell protoplasm and membranes, and their role as precursors for important physiological compounds.
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