Lipids Quiz

What are lipids primarily composed of?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Hydrocarbons

• Nucleic acids

Which property allows lipids to be effective water-repellents?

• Hydrophilic

• Hydrophobic

• Polar

• Ionic

What type of lipids are triglycerides classified as?

• Compound lipids

• Derived lipids

• Simple lipids

• Complex lipids

What is the process called when simple and compound lipids form ester linkages?

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Condensation reaction

• Reduction

Which of the following is a derived lipid?

• Triglyceride

• Phospholipid

• Steroid

• Wax

What type of fatty acids possess no double bonds?

• Unsaturated fatty acids

• Saturated fatty acids

• Monounsaturated fatty acids

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Which type of fatty acids have a kinked chain?

• Saturated fatty acids

• Unsaturated fatty acids

• Trans fatty acids

• Hydrogenated fatty acids

What is the state of triglycerides with saturated fatty acids at room temperature?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

Which organisms tend to produce more saturated fatty acids?

• Cold-blooded animals

• Warm-blooded mammals

• Fish

• Plants

What is a characteristic of oils compared to fats?

• Found in animals

• Solid at room temperature

• Higher melting point

• Unsaturated fatty acids