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Choose a primary metabolite with phosphorylated organic compound in its structure.
Palmitic acid
Ribose
Cholesterol
Lecithin
Which of the following best describes the composition of a triglyceride?
One glucose molecule and three fatty acids.
One glycerol molecule and three fatty acids.
Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid.
One glucose molecule and three amino acids.
What is the primary function of waxes in plants?
Energy storage
Structural support
Prevent water loss
Cellular communication
Arachidonic acid is
A saturated fatty acid
An omega-3 fatty acid
An omega-6 fatty acid
A carbohydrate
Which of these biomolecules does NOT have a polymeric structure?
Proteins
DNA
Polysaccharides
Lipids
A triglyceride is formed from glycerol and:
One fatty acid
Two fatty acids
Three fatty acids
Four fatty acids
Lecithin, a relatively small organic molecule found in various living tissues, belongs to which class of biomolecules?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Lipid
If a fat molecule is hydrolyzed, what are the primary products?
Glycerol and fatty acids
Glucose and amino acids
Nucleotides and phosphates
Steroids and carbohydrates
Lecithin is an example of a(n):
Triacylglycerol
Steroid
Phospholipid
Polysaccharide
A typical fat molecule is composed of:
One glycerol and three fatty acids
Three glycerols and one fatty acid
One glycerol and one fatty acid
Three glycerols and three fatty acids
