Understanding Lipids: Types and Functions

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Which type of carbohydrate serves as a storage form of energy in the body?

Polysaccharides

What type of carbohydrate has an aldehyde group at one end?

Aldose

Which disaccharide is formed by a linkage of 1->4 glycosidic link?

Maltose

Which synthetic sweetener is mentioned in the text as not raising carbohydrates?

Saccharine

What carbohydrate does not need to be digested before the body uses it?

Monosaccharides

What type of carbohydrate has a keto group?

Ketose

Which sugar is present in cow's milk in a significant percentage?

Lactose

Which type of carbohydrate serves as a structural component in many organisms including the cell wall of bacteria?

Polysaccharides

Explore the different types of lipids, including simple, compound, and derived lipids. Learn about the functions of lipids such as providing energy, forming cell membranes, and storing fat-soluble vitamins.

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