17 Questions
What is the primary function of waxes in vertebrates?
To protect and provide pliability for hair and skin
What is the primary role of bile acids/salts in the small intestine?
To emulsify dietary lipids
What is the primary function of waxes in tropical plants and ivy?
To provide waterproofing
Where are bile acids/salts synthesized?
In the liver
What is the primary function of waxes in birds?
To waterproof feathers
What is the primary role of bile acids/salts in the digestive process?
To act as emulsifiers for dietary lipids
Which of the following is NOT a class of lipids discussed in the text?
Prostaglandins
What is the primary function of triacylglycerols in biological systems?
To store energy
Which of the following statements about fatty acids is correct?
Fatty acids can have double bonds
Based on the classification methods mentioned in the text, which of the following is NOT a method used to classify lipids?
Molecular weight
Which of the following lipids are primarily found in cell membranes?
Phospholipids
Which of the following is a biological function of lipids related to signaling?
Acting as paracrine hormones
Which biological function of lipids is related to their hydrophobic nature?
Providing water repellency and preventing excessive wetting
Which of the following is a biological function of lipids related to their role as pigments?
Contributing to the color of fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is a biological function of lipids related to their role as precursors?
Acting as precursors for hormones like vitamin A and D
Which of the following is a biological function of lipids related to their role in blood clotting?
Acting as the cofactor vitamin K in blood clot formation
Which of the following is a biological function of lipids related to their role in growth and development?
Acting as signaling molecules like steroid hormones and growth factors
Learn about emulsification lipids, saponifiable lipids, and nonsaponifiable lipids. Explore the biological functions of lipids such as storage of energy, insulation from the environment, water repellant properties, and their role in membrane structure.
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