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
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Which of these biomolecules does NOT have a polymeric structure?
Proteins
DNA
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This leads to the accumulation of which lipid in the brain?
Cerebroside
Sphingomyelin
GM2 ganglioside
Phosphatidylcholine
Phospholipids are
Amphipathic
Amphibolic
Hydrophobic
None of these
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
The process of converting unsaturated fats to saturated fats is called:
Hydrolysis
Dehydration
Hydrogenation
Saponification
Lecithin, a relatively small organic molecule found in various living tissues, belongs to which class of biomolecules?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Lipid
Phospholipids are
Conjugated lipids
Derived lipids
Simple lipids
None of these
Cellulose is a polymer composed of glucose monomers. Which of the following is NOT a polymer?
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Waxes
Glycogen
Hydrolysis of lipid yields?
Fats
Fatty acids and glycerol
Mannose and glycerol
Maltose and fatty acids
Which of the following is a derived lipid?
Triglycerides
Waxes
Steroid hormones
Phospholipids
