Structure and Functions of Lipids
Structure and Functions of Lipids: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Cholesterol, Lipids, Classification of Lipids, Phospholipids, Fatty Acids and, Ketogenesis
Important Questions on Structure and Functions of Lipids
Blood capillaries are made of
Following are the statements with reference to lipids:
A. Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids.
B. Lecithin is a phospholipid.
C. Trihydroxy propane is glycerol.
D. Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.
E. Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms.
Given structures are labelled as A, B and C. Identify them and select the correct option:
Triglycerides are fatty acids esters of glycerol. They are formed by esterification of …A… molecule(s) of fatty acids with …B… molecules(s) of glycerol:
Which of the following substance plays an essential role in the structure of cell membrane?
Which one of the following is NOT an unsaturated fatty acid?
Unsaturated fatty acids have
Highest calories is obtained from
Choose the odd from the following.
A fatty acid with two double bonds is ____
A typical fat molecule is made up of
Phospholipids are known as amphipathic compounds as they have
Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the properties of lipids?
Prostaglandin are derived from which of the following?
Which one of the following gives highest energy in metabolic processes?
The following fish is a good source for omega fatty acids
The most abundant lipid in cell membrane is
