9th Grade Lipids Quiz

Check all that apply: Organic molecules include

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

What three elements make up lipids?

• Carbon, salt, water

• Fats and oils

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

• Carbon, sodium, chloride

True or False: Some fats are good for you and are fine to eat in moderation.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about lipids?

• They are inorganic

• They are mostly made up of nitrogen

• They do not dissolve in water

• All of the above

Which type of lipid is one of the main structural components of all cell membranes?

• Phospholipids

• Waxes

• Saturated fats

• Unsaturated fats

Steroids include which types of lipids?

• Hormones

• Cholesterol

• Chlorophyll

• All of the above

Which type of lipid is a liquid at room temperature and comes from foods like nuts and fish?

• Saturated fats

• Unsaturated fats

• Waxes

• Steroids

Which type of lipid is found in human ears to help protect our eardrums?

• Saturated fats

• Steroids

• Phospholipids

• Waxes

Which type of lipid is solid at room temperature and is found in foods like cheese and red meat?

• Waxes

• Steroids

• Saturated fats

• Unsaturated fats

_______________ are used for long term storage of energy.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids