Understanding Lipids: Simple and Complex Types

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Which of the following is an example of a complex lipid?

  • Fixed oils
  • Waxes
  • Phosphatides (correct)
  • Fats

What is the main component of lipids known as 'fatty esters'?

  • Nitrogen
  • Glycerol
  • Phosphorus
  • Long chain fatty acid + alcohols (correct)

Where are lipids widely distributed?

  • In the atmosphere
  • In plant and animal kingdom, in all living cells (correct)
  • Only in plant cells
  • Inorganic compounds

In which kingdom are lipids widely distributed, being present in all living cells and sometimes accumulating to be commercially useful?

<p>Animal kingdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipids may contain phosphorus and nitrogen in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

<p>Phosphatides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general composition of lipids known as 'fatty esters'?

<p>Long chain fatty acids and alcohols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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