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Define lipids.

Important Questions on Chemical Constituents of Living Cell

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Read the following statements on lipids and find out the correct set of statements:

(a) Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a glycolipid.

(b) Saturated fatty acids possess one or more C=C bonds.

(c) Gingelly oil has a lower melting point, and hence remains as oil in winter.

(d) Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents.

(e) When a fatty acid is esterified with gIycerol, monoglycerides are formed.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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An unknown liquid collected from a sample of peas is added to a beaker of water and is vigorously shaken. After a few minutes, water and the unknown liquid made two separate layers. To which class of biomolecules does the unknown liquid most likely belongs?
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Which of the following is an example of saturated fatty acid?
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What is the basic difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acid?

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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Given molecular formula belongs to which of the following groups of biomolecules?
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What are phospholipids? Briefly discuss their structure, properties and functions.
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Describe the structure of phospholipids. How are they arranged in the cell membrane?
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Why do phospholipids produce bilayer in contact with water?