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 lipid is a major component of cell membranes?
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Waxes
Phospholipids
Paraffin wax is
a complex carbohydrate.
a mixture of solid hydrocarbons.
a type of lipid found in plants.
a synthetic polymer.
Which of these is a steroid?
Glycerol
Palmitic acid
Cholesterol
Lecithin
Hydrolysis of lipid yields?
Fats
Fatty acids and glycerol
Mannose and glycerol
Maltose and fatty acids
Which of the following is NOT a lipid?
Cholesterol
Triglyceride
Glycogen
Phospholipid
Fatty acids with no double bonds are called:
Unsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Saturated
Hydrogenated
Phospholipids are
Conjugated lipids
Derived lipids
Simple lipids
None of these
What is the primary function of waxes in plants?
Energy storage
Structural support
Prevent water loss
Cellular communication
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
Choose a primary metabolite with phosphorylated organic compound in its structure.
Palmitic acid
Ribose
Cholesterol
Lecithin
