Biology - 2.2 Lipids

Which of the following are examples of lipids?

• proteins and oils

• DNA

• sugars

• fats and oils

Are lipids soluble in water? (Do lipids mix in water?)

• Yes, lipids are soluble in water

• No, all lipids are hydrophobic

What is the lipid monomer?

• amino acid

• fatty acid

• nucleotide

• monosaccharide

A fat molecule is called a ?

• triglyceride

• cellulose

• starch

• phospholipid

What type of lipid is found in the cell membrane that surrounds the cell?

• triglyceride

• starch

• monosaccharide

• phospholipid

What is function (job) of triglycerides?

• form cell membrane

• energy storage

• form DNA

• become hormones

What letter does a triglyceride molecule look like?

• A

• C

• O

• E