Phospholipids are
Amphipathic
Amphibolic
Hydrophobic
None of these
Related Questions
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
Which lipid acts as a precursor for both prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Arachidonic acid
Oleic acid
Given below is the chemical formula of
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Glycerol
Galactose
Which statement regarding the biosynthesis of cholesterol is INCORRECT?
HMG-CoA reductase is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.
The process occurs primarily in the liver.
NADPH provides the reducing equivalents for the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Oxygen is directly involved in the condensation of isoprene units to form squalene.
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.
Phospholipids are
Conjugated lipids
Derived lipids
Simple lipids
None of these
Fatty acids with no double bonds are called:
Unsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Saturated
Hydrogenated
Cellulose is a polymer composed of glucose monomers. Which of the following is NOT a polymer?
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Waxes
Glycogen
Arachidonic acid is
A saturated fatty acid
An omega-3 fatty acid
An omega-6 fatty acid
A carbohydrate
Which of these is a steroid?
Glycerol
Palmitic acid
Cholesterol
Lecithin
