All fatty acids contain a functional group at one end called the ________ acid group.
A) linoleic
B) ribonucleic
C) hydroxyl
D) glycosidic
E) carboxylic
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Question 2) Many lipids are composed of fatty acids and
A) glycerol.
B) amino acids.
C) sugars.
D) monosaccharides.
E) polypeptides.
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Question 3) A fatty acid with no double bonds between carbon atoms is
A) unsaturated.
B) polyunsaturated.
C) dehydrated.
D) saturated.
E) denatured.
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Question 4) Cholesterol, phospholipids, and glycolipids are examples of
A) dietary fats.
B) prostaglandins.
C) structural lipids.
D) lipid drugs.
E) steroids.
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Question 5) Lipids that are produced by nearly every tissue in the body and act as local regulators are the
A) prostaglandins.
B) steroids.
C) monoglycerides.
D) phospholipids.
E) glycolipids.
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Question 6) A shortage of steroids in the body would result in a shortage of
A) sex hormones.
B) proteins.
C) plasma membranes.
D) glycogen.
E) sex hormones and plasma membranes.
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Question 7) Which of the following is/are needed to form a triglyceride molecule?
A) 3 glycerol molecules
B) 1 glycerol molecule
C) 3 fatty acid molecules
D) 3 glycerol molecules and 3 fatty acid molecules
E) 3 fatty acid molecules and 1 glycerol molecule
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Question 8) A fatty acid that contains two or more double covalent bonds is said to be
A) saturated.
B) monounsaturated.
C) polyunsaturated.
D) hydrogenated.
E) carboxylated.
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Question 9) Lipids
A) form essential structural components of cells.
B) provide a significant energy reserve.
C) help to maintain body temperature.
D) cushion organs against shocks.
E) All of the answers are correct.
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Question 10) ________ is a type of indigestible polysaccharide.
A) Glycogen
B) Starch
C) Cellulose
D) Sucrose
E) Galactose
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