Structure and Functions of Lipids

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Structure and Functions of Lipids: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Cholesterol, Lipids, Classification of Lipids and, Phospholipids

Important Questions on Structure and Functions of Lipids

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Given structures are labelled as A, B and C. Identify them and select the correct option:

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Triglycerides are fatty acids esters of glycerol. They are formed by esterification of …A… molecule(s) of fatty acids with …B… molecules(s) of glycerol:

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Which of the following substance plays an essential role in the structure of cell membrane?

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The C18 unsaturated fatty acid with three double bonds is present in:

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Phospholipids are important constituents of cell membrane because they ____

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Which one of the following is NOT an unsaturated fatty acid?

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Biochemical reagents are widely used for the detection of biomolecules. A reagent that specifically detects a carbonyl group (C=O) in a biomolecule will yield a positive test with

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Which of the following is correct w.r.t. arachidonic acid?

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Choose the odd from the following.

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A fatty acid with two double bonds is ____

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The components of a phospholipid are

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A phosphoglyceride is always made up of 

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A typical fat molecule is made up of

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Phospholipids are known as amphipathic compounds as they have 

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Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the properties of lipids?

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In the brain, common types of lipids are

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Which of the following is wrong regarding saturated fatty acids?

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What is the phenomenon observed upon treatment of fats with alkali?