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Which is a main function of lipids?

A
providing energy storage
B
transmitting genetic information
C
forming bone and muscles
D
fighting infection and disease
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The diagram shows the general structure of a lipid, which consists of two main parts.Which part is circled?

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A
alcohol group
B
fatty acid
C
carboxyl group
D
unsaturated lipid
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Lipids exhibit different characteristics based on their structures. The image shows different examples of lipids, such as solid butter and liquid canola oil.Photo by NIH/Bill BransonWhich type of bond is found in many carbon-to-carbon bonds in canola oil, but very few carbon-to-carbon bonds in butter?

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A
C–C
B
C=C
C
C=H
D
C–H
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If the last carbon atom of an unsaturated fatty acid is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom, what type of bond must exist between the last carbon and the other carbon atom?

A
single
B
double
C
triple
D
quadruple
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Which statement is true?

A
Lipids are a type of fat.
B
Fats are a type of lipid.
C
Fats and lipids are unrelated.
D
All lipids are fats, and all fats are lipids.
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Which fat has only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the fatty acid?

A
saturated
B
unsaturated
C
polyunsaturated
D
monounsaturated
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Which statement best describes a direct result of damage to a phospholipid bilayer?

A
The balance of ions inside a cell will be disrupted and proteins could leak out because the phospholipid bilayer forms the cell membrane.
B
Energy storage will be disrupted because the phospholipid bilayer is responsible for storing energy in the body.
C
Chemical messages could not be sent to different parts of the body because the phospholipid bilayer forms hormones.
D
A person would be vulnerable to disease because the phospholipid bilayer helps to fight infections in the body.
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A biologist is studying a structure that is made up of two layers of phospholipids. What is she most likely studying?

A
DNA molecules
B
cell membranes
C
fats
D
wax
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Which is one function of steroids?

A
waterproofing leaves and feathers
B
insulating and protecting bones and organs
C
serving as chemical messengers
D
providing energy storage
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Every day, people cook with and consume a variety of foods that contain lipids. The table shows the amount of saturated fat in various foods. Amount of Saturated Fat in FoodsFood (1 tbs or 14 g)Saturated fat (g)Olive oil2Margarine2Butter7Lard5Canola oil1Which food contains the most kcal/gram, based on the data in the table?

A
margarine
B
lard
C
butter
D
canola oil

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