Lipids: Structure, Properties, and Reactions - Chemistry Quiz

Question 1

Which property is NOT characteristic of lipids?

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Can form salts with water

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Insoluble in water

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High energy storage capacity

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Used in cell membrane formation

Question 2

What is the fundamental structural unit of fatty acids?

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Carboxylic acid group

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Glycerol

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Phospholipid

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Amino acid

Question 3

Which lipid type is the primary component of cell membranes?

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Phospholipid

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Triglyceride

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Steroid

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Wax

Question 4

What is the process by which lipids are broken down to release energy?

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Lipolysis

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

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Oxidative phosphorylation

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a saturated fatty acid?

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Palmitic acid

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Oleic acid

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Linoleic acid

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Arachidonic acid

Question 6

What is the main role of phospholipids in biological membranes?

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Membrane structure and permeability

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Energy storage

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Hormone regulation

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Cell signaling

Question 7

What is the effect of double bonds on unsaturated fatty acids?

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Lower melting point

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Increase stability

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Increase polarity

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Enhance vitamin absorption

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of lipid?

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Carbohydrates

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Fatty acids

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Phospholipids

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Steroids

Question 9

What is the main purpose of triglycerides in the human body?

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Storing energy

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Building cell membranes

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Producing hormones

Question 10

In cells, what are the primary products of beta-oxidation?

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Acetyl-CoA, FADH2, and NADH

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Glucose and amino acids

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Triglycerides and cholesterol

Question 11

Describe the nature of lipids and their transport mechanisms in the bloodstream. Include the types of lipoproteins involved in this transport system.

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Lipids are transported in the bloodstream by lipoproteins, which are classified as chylomicrons, VLDLs, IDLs, LDLs, and HDLs.

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Lipids are water-soluble molecules that are transported freely in the bloodstream.

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Lipids are transported in the bloodstream by phospholipids and cholesterol, which form micelles.

Question 12

Which of the following is not classified as a lipid?

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Carbohydrates

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Fatty acids

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Triglycerides

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Phospholipids

Question 13

What is the primary structural difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

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Presence of double bonds

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Number of carbon atoms

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Length of the hydrocarbon chain

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Presence of oxygen atoms

Question 14

Which type of lipid serves as the primary component of cell membranes?

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Phospholipids

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Fatty acids

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Triglycerides

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Steroids

Question 15

Which of the following reactions is characteristic of triglycerides?

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Hydrolysis

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Dehydration synthesis

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Oxidation

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Reduction

Question 16

What type of bond is formed when fatty acids are joined to form triglycerides?

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Van der Waals force

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes a characteristic of lipids?

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They are insoluble in water.

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They contain mostly polar molecules.

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They have a low energy content.

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They are not involved in biological systems.

Question 18

What are the two main components of triglycerides?

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Fatty acids and glycerol

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Amino acids and glycerol

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Fatty acids and phospholipids

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Steroids and phospholipids

Question 19

Which of the following fatty acids is classified as a saturated fatty acid?

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Palmitic acid

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Oleic acid

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Linoleic acid

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Arachidonic acid

Question 20

The head group of a phospholipid is typically:

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Hydrophilic (water-loving)

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Hydrophobic (water-hating)

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Charged

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Nonpolar

Question 21

What is the main enzyme involved in the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol?

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Lipase

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Protease

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Amylase

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Glycogenase

Question 22

Which of the following reactions involves the formation of an ester bond in a lipid molecule?

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Transesterification

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Saponification

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Hydrolysis

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Hydrogenation

Question 23

Which of the following is not classified as a lipid?

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Carbohydrate

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Fatty acid

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Triglyceride

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Phospholipid

Question 24

What is the primary storage form of energy in the body?

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Triglyceride

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Glycogen

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Protein

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Vitamin C

Question 25

Which of the following fatty acids contains double bonds?

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Oleic acid

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Palmitic acid

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Stearic acid

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Myristic acid

Question 26

What is the hydrophilic component of a phospholipid?

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Phosphate group

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Glycerol

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Fatty acid chain

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Steroid ring

Question 27

Which of the following reactions breaks down triglycerides?

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Lipolysis

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Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Protein synthesis

Question 28

What is the primary function of cholesterol in cell membranes?

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Stabilizes membrane structure

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Regulates membrane permeability

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Acts as a receptor for hormones

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Facilitates cell-cell communication

Question 29

Which of the following diseases is associated with elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol?

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Coronary artery disease

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Type 2 diabetes

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Stroke

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Alzheimer's disease

Question 30

What is the primary structural component of plant cell walls?

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Cellulose

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Chitin

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Peptidoglycan

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Glycogen

Question 31

Which of the following properties distinguishes phospholipids from triglycerides?

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Presence of a hydrophilic head group

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Presence of a hydrophobic tail

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Presence of an ester linkage

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Presence of a glycerol backbone

Question 32

Which biological process is responsible for breaking down and releasing stored triglycerides?

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Lipolysis

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Lipogenesis

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Transesterification

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Beta-oxidation

Question 33

How do triglycerides serve as an energy reserve in living organisms, and what process breaks them down when energy is needed?

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Triglycerides are stored in fat cells as droplets. When energy is required, they are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol through hydrolysis. The fatty acids are then transported to cells for use as fuel.

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Triglycerides are converted into glucose, which is then used as an energy source by cells.

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Triglycerides are stored in fat cells, but they are not used as an energy source.

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Triglycerides are involved in hormone production, but they are not involved in energy storage.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a class of lipids?

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Protein

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Phospholipid

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Fatty acid

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Steroid

Question 35

Which of the following is a characteristic of saturated fatty acids?

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They have no double bonds between carbon atoms.

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They have lower melting points than unsaturated fatty acids.

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They are liquid at room temperature.

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They are found in vegetable oils.

Question 36

Which of the following is the primary structural component of cell membranes?

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Phospholipid

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Steroid

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Fatty acid

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Triacylglycerol

Question 37

What is the key difference between hydrolysis and saponification reactions?

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Hydrolysis produces glycerol and fatty acids, while saponification produces soap.

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Hydrolysis occurs in water, while saponification occurs in acid.

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Hydrolysis is a destructive reaction, while saponification is a constructive reaction.

Question 38

Which of the following is a health benefit associated with omega-3 fatty acids?

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They reduce the risk of heart disease.

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They improve hair growth.

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They aid in weight loss.

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They increase acne.

Question 39

Which of the following is an industrial application for lipids?

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They are used to produce biodiesel.

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They are used to create batteries.

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They are used to manufacture glass.

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They are used to make cement.

Question 40

Which of the following solvents is lipophilic?

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Chloroform

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Ethanol

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Acetone

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Water

Question 41

What is the fundamental structural unit of a fatty acid?

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A long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group at one end.

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A branched chain of carbon atoms with a methyl group at the end.

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A ring of carbon atoms with a hydrogen atom attached to each carbon.

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A sugar molecule with a hydroxyl group at each carbon.

Question 42

Which class of lipids consists of three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol molecule?

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Triglycerides

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Steroids

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Waxes

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Phospholipids

Question 43

What is the primary function of phospholipids in biological membranes?

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To form a bilayer that separates the inside and outside of the cell.

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To transport molecules across the membrane.

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To provide energy for the cell.

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To store genetic information.

Question 44

What is the process by which lipids are broken down to release energy?

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Lipolysis

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Proteolysis

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Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a steroid?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol

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Phospholipid

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Triglyceride

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Fatty acid

Question 46

What is the primary role of lipoproteins in the body?

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To transport lipids in the bloodstream.

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To store excess lipids.

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To synthesize new lipids.

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To break down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.

Question 47

Which type of cholesterol is associated with increased risk of heart disease?

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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL)

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Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of saponification?

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To convert fats and oils into soap.

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To oxidize glucose to produce energy.

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To synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.

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To break down proteins into amino acids.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

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Protein

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Phospholipid

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Triglyceride

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Fatty acid

Question 50

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of fatty acids?

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Carboxyl group

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Ketone group

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Phosphate group

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Amine group

Question 51

What is the structural difference between a triglyceride and a phospholipid?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a phosphate group

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Number of fatty acid chains

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Length of fatty acid chains

Question 52

Which of the following reactions is involved in lipid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Oxidation of fatty acids

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Photosynthesis

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Protein synthesis

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Glycolysis

Question 53

What is the significance of the double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids?

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They affect membrane fluidity and function

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They are essential for the synthesis of certain hormones

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They make fatty acids more soluble in water

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They increase the caloric value of fatty acids

Question 54

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the digestion of lipids?

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Lipase

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Amylase

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Protease