Lipids

Which molecule makes up the basic structure of a cell membrane?

• carbs

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

Which of the following are examples of lipids (check all that apply)?

• cellulose

• fats

• starch

• oils

• waxes

What type of molecule is this?

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

• lipid

Monomers of Lipids include

• amino acids

• monosaccharides

• nucleotides

• glycerol and fatty acids

Lipids are made of...

• CHO

• CHON

• CHONP

• CHONS

Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?

• source of quick energy

• stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane

• transport substances in and out of the cell

• stores genetic information

Which of the following are characteristics of saturated fatty acids?

• double, bent, liquid at room temperature

• single, straight, solid at room temperature

• double, straight, liquid at room temperature

Which lipids is responsible for the semi-permeability of the cell membrane?

• wax 

•  triglycerides

• phospholipids

Fats are produced by animals while oils are produced by plants.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a group of lipid?

• fats

• sugar

• oil

• waxes