Lipids Practice Quiz

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What type of lipid is this?

• steroid
• cholesterol
• phospholipid
• triglyceride

In the phospholipid, the polar head is considered what type of structure?

• hydrophobic

• hydrophillic

What are different examples of lipids?

• monosaccahrides, disaccharides, starch, cellulose

• polypeptide, amino acids, enzymes

• DNA, RNA

• triglycerides, phospholipids, saturated fats

Which of the following molecules make up the basic structure of a cell membrane?

• waxes

• triglycerides

• fatty acids

• phospholipids

Which of these is not a function of lipids?

• Quick energy

• Sturctural components in cell membranes

• Insulation to keep an organism warm

• Long term energy storage

Which of these are examples of lipids?

• simple sugars

• enzymes, meat, eggs

• fats, oils, & waxes

• DNA, RNA

Lipids are made of...

• CHO sometimes P

• CHON

• CHONP

• CHONS

Most lipids contain _____, however, these are not true monomers.

• amino acids

• monosaccharides

• nucleotides

• glycerol and fatty acids

In the phospholipid, the nonpolar tail is considered what type of structure?

• hydrophobic

• hydrophillic