LIPIDS

Which of the following is not a type of lipid?

• Triglyceride

• Phospholipid

• Steroid

• Amino acid

What is the main function of lipids in the body?

• Transport oxygen

• Provide genetic information

• Store energy

• Form enzymes

What are the building blocks of triglycerides?

• Monosaccharides and nucleotides

• Glycerol and fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Phosphates and bases

Phospholipids are a major component of:

• Bones

• Cell membranes

• Blood plasma

• Hair

Saturated fats are typically found in:

• Olive oil

• Avocados

• Butter

• Sunflower oil

Which lipid type acts as a hormone precursor?

• Triglycerides

• Waxes

• Steroids

• Phospholipids

What element is found in lipids but not in carbohydrates?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• None of the above

What type of bond forms between glycerol and fatty acids?

• Peptide bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Ester bond

• Hydrogen bond

Lipids are hydrophilic.

• True

• False

Cholesterol is a lipid

• True

• False