HOBC Lipid Quiz

Lipids functions to

• build and break down other molecules

• store energy long term

• create hormones

• store genetic information

A fatty acid (lipid) with no double bonds is most likely to be

• unsaturated

• liquid at room temperature

• saturated

• converted to a protein

Which molecule is most likely to be used up for quick energy source?

• carbohydrates

• amino acid

• fatty acid

• Nucleic acid

Which molecule is most likely to be used to store energy?

• monosaccharide

• polysaccahride

• lipid

• protein

To build a triglyceride (which is a polymer), what chemical reaction will take place?

• dehyrdation

• hydrolysis

• oxidation

• reduction

Oils, are usually liquid at room temperature, and have fewer hydrogens, are most likely

• saturated

• unsaturated

• polar

• nonpolar

Substances such as oil and fat typically do not dissolve in water because they are

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

• Polar

• Nonpolar

Which of the following would you expect to be hydrophilic?

• Animal Fat

• Phosphate Group

• Fatty Acid Tails

• An unsaturated triglyceride

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

In a cell membrane, which part of the phospholipid points outward?

• Head

• Tails

Is the fatty acid to the right saturated or unsaturated?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated