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WorksheetsLIPIDS
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is not a type of lipid?
Triglyceride
Phospholipid
Steroid
Amino acid
What is the main function of lipids in the body?
Transport oxygen
Provide genetic information
Store energy
Form enzymes
What are the building blocks of triglycerides?
Monosaccharides and nucleotides
Glycerol and fatty acids
Amino acids
Phosphates and bases
Phospholipids are a major component of:
Bones
Cell membranes
Blood plasma
Hair
Saturated fats are typically found in:
Olive oil
Avocados
Butter
Sunflower oil
Which lipid type acts as a hormone precursor?
Triglycerides
Waxes
Steroids
Phospholipids
What element is found in lipids but not in carbohydrates?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
None of the above
What type of bond forms between glycerol and fatty acids?
Peptide bond
Glycosidic bond
Ester bond
Hydrogen bond
Lipids are hydrophilic.
True
False
Cholesterol is a lipid
True
False
Lipids provide more energy per gram than carbohydrates.
True
False
All lipids are bad for health.
True
False
