Phospholipids are
Conjugated lipids
Derived lipids
Simple lipids
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
Given below is the chemical formula of
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Glycerol
Galactose
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
Phospholipids are
Amphipathic
Amphibolic
Hydrophobic
None of these
A rare genetic disorder affects lipid metabolism by impairing the synthesis of plasmalogens. Which membrane component would be MOST directly affected?
Mitochondrial inner membrane
Nuclear envelope
Myelin Sheath
Lysosomal membrane
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
Lipids are generally
I. water soluble
II. water insoluble
III. soluble in non-polar organic solvents
IV. not soluble in non-polar organic solvents
Choose the correct options
Only I
II and III
II and IV
Only IV
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
Steroid hormones are similar in structure to?
Tryosine
Cholestrol
Co-enzyme A
Glycerol
