Choose a primary metabolite with phosphorylated organic compound in its structure.
Palmitic acid
Ribose
Cholesterol
Lecithin
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Which lipid acts as a precursor for both prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Arachidonic acid
Oleic acid
Phospholipids are
Conjugated lipids
Derived lipids
Simple lipids
None of these
Which lipid is a major component of cell membranes?
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Waxes
Phospholipids
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
Why does gingely oil remain liquid at lower temperatures, unlike some other oils?
It is rich in saturated fatty acids.
It has a high melting point.
It is composed primarily of phospholipids.
It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids with lower melting points.
During the formation of a fat molecule, how many water molecules are released?
1
2
3
4
Lecithin is an example of a(n):
Triacylglycerol
Steroid
Phospholipid
Polysaccharide
Given below is the chemical formula of
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Glycerol
Galactose
Hydrolysis of lipid yields?
Fats
Fatty acids and glycerol
Mannose and glycerol
Maltose and fatty acids
Which of the following correctly describes the solubility of lipids?
Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents like ether and chloroform
Soluble in both water and organic solvents
Insoluble in both water and organic solvents
