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Lipids_Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This molecule is...

a)

A saturated fatty acid

b)

An unsaturated fatty acid

c)

Glycerol

d)

Glucose

2.

This molecule is...

a)

A saturated fatty acid

b)

An unsaturated fatty acid

c)

Glycerol

d)

Glucose

3.

This is a...

a)

cis monounsaturated fatty acid

b)

trans monounsaturated fatty acid

c)

cis polyunsaturated fatty acid

4.

This diagram represents a...

a)

Saturated fatty acid

b)

Monounsaturated fatty acid

c)

Polyunsaturated fatty acid

5.

Glycerol and a fatty acid combine by means of a...

a)

Peptide bond

b)

Hydrogen bond

c)

Glycosidic bond

d)

Ester bond

6.

Which molecules join to form a triglyceride?

a)

One glycerol and three fatty acids

b)

Three glycerols and one fatty acid

c)

Three glycerols and three fatty acids

7.

Triglycerides are a suitable molecule for insulation because

a)

They are liquid at body temperature

b)

They are poor conductors of heat

c)

They are good conductors of heat

8.

A phospholipid molecule is formed from...

a)

One glycerol, one fatty acid and a phosphate

b)

One glycerol, two fatty acids and a phosphate

c)

One glycerol, one fatty acid and two phosphates

9.

The head of a phospholipid is...

a)

Hydrophilic

b)

Hydrophobic

c)

Neither

d)

Both

10.

In this picture of a cell membrane, what colour are the phospholipid molecules?

a)

Blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Red

d)

White

11.

Phospholipids are a good molecule to form a cell membrane because...

a)

They are soluble in water

b)

They let most chemicals pass through

c)

Most chemicals cannot pass through them

d)

They form a strong, solid layer which holds the cell together

12.

Which of these elements is NOT present in lipids?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

d)

Hydrogen

13.

Trans Fatty Acids are formed due to the hardening of polyunsaturated oils by hydrogenation.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil are recommended for most people.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Deficiencies in essential fatty acids can cause skin abnormalities and poor wound healing.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

All saturated and trans fats in foods raise harmful blood cholesterol.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Identify a saturated fat. Check all that apply.

a)

Soybean oil

b)

Chicken fat

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Fish oil

18.

Bile acts as an ______ to help break down fat by allowing fat to mix with digestive juices.

a)

protein

b)

emulsifier

c)

enzyme

d)

antioxidant

19.

Which of the following are of elements of fatty acid structure?

i. A long hydrocarbon chain

ii. A carboxylic acid group

iii. Methyl or omega (ω) end

iv. water

a)

i, ii and iii

b)

ii, iii and iv

c)

i, iii and iv

d)

i, ii, iii and iv

20.

increase risk of heart disease

Which of the following is closely related with the above statement?

a)

saturated fatty acid

b)

monounsaturated fatty acid

c)

polyunsaturated fatty acid

d)

cis fatty acid

21.

liquid at room temperature but start to solidify at refrigerator temperatures

Which of the following is closely related to the above statement?

a)

saturated fatty acid

b)

monounsaturated fatty acid

c)

polyunsaturated fatty acid

d)

triglycerides

22.

Which of the following are functions of cholesterol?

i. Component of cell membrane

ii. Needed for synthesize of some hormones

iii. Needed for synthesize of vitamin D in the skin

iv. Needed for synthesize of bile acids

a)

i, ii and iii

b)

ii, iii and iv

c)

i, iii and iv

d)

i, ii, iii and iv

23.

transport lipids in blood and lymph

Which of the following is closely related to the above statement?

a)

Monounsaturated fatty acid

b)

Triglycerides

c)

Lipoprotein

d)

Waxes

24.

Which diagram is a triglyceride?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

Which of these is not a function of lipids?

a)
Quick energy
b)
Sturctural components in cell membranes
c)
Waterproofing
d)
Long term energy storage