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How are lipids classified? What are triacyl glycerols?

Important Questions on Biochemistry

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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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Find the incorrect statement
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Which of the following is an example of saturated fatty acid?
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Follicular hyperkeratosis or phrynoderma is caused due to the deficiency of which of the following?
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Which of the following is incorrect with respect to saturated fatty acids?
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Plant waxes do not contain which of the following?
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Match the items in column I with items in column II and choose the correct option.
 
Column-I Column- II
 (A) Triglyceride  (1) Animal hormones
 (B) Membrane lipid  (2) Feathers and leaves
 (C) Steroid  (3) Phospholipids
 (D) Wax  (4) Fat stored in the form of lipids
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Blood capillaries are made of
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Given molecular formula belongs to which of the following groups of biomolecules?
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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 statement is correct with respect to honey bee products?
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Hydrolysis of lipid yields?
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Which of the oils are hydrocarbons
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Which is true about the lipids? 
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Identify the following structure.

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The process used in conversion of triolein to tristearin is