A fatty acid has a carboxyl group attached to R group. The R group could be a
Methyl
Ethyl
Higher number of groups (1 to 19 carbons)
All of the above
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Which of the following lipid modifications is NOT typically found in integral membrane proteins?
Palmitoylation
Myristoylation
Prenylation
Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of essential fatty acids?
They are polyunsaturated fatty acids.
They are necessary for proper cell function.
They include linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
They can be synthesized by the human body.
A typical fat molecules is made up of:
Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecules
One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule
Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules
Which property of lipids makes them suitable for long-term energy storage?
Solubility in water
High caloric density
Presence of nitrogen
Structural role in cell membranes
Arachidonic acid is
A saturated fatty acid
An omega-3 fatty acid
An omega-6 fatty acid
A carbohydrate
Fatty acids with no double bonds are called:
Unsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Saturated
Hydrogenated
Which of the following biological roles is primarily associated with lecithin, a low molecular weight organic compound found in cell membranes?
Energy storage
Maintaining cell membrane structure
Catalyzing enzymatic reactions
Genetic information storage
The process of converting unsaturated fats to saturated fats is called:
Hydrolysis
Dehydration
Hydrogenation
Saponification
During the formation of a fat molecule, how many water molecules are released?
1
2
3
4
Cellulose is a polymer composed of glucose monomers. Which of the following is NOT a polymer?
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Waxes
Glycogen
