Understanding Lipids: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and Phospholipids
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What is the main function of cholesterol in the body?

  • Essential for synthesis of steroid hormones (correct)
  • Participates in the transport of other lipids
  • Forms phospholipid bilayers
  • Used as an energy source in tissues
  • Which group of substances forms phospholipid bilayers, a major component of the cell membrane?

  • Cholesterol
  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Steroid hormones
  • Triglycerides
  • What is the primary use of triglycerides in the body?

  • Participate in the transport of other lipids
  • Used for energy storage in adipose tissue (correct)
  • Essential for bile acids synthesis
  • Form phospholipid bilayers
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