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Lipids Quiz

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Last updated almost 2 years ago
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Question 1
1.

What are the main functions of lipids?

Question 2
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Referring to the diagrams above, the top structure is referred to as a _______________, while the bottom structure is a _________________.

Question 3
3.

The structure shown below is an example of a:

Question 4
4.

Match the following... there is one image for each type of lipid!

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All single bonds in the 3 fatty acids
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unsaturated triglyceride (oil)
One of the fatty acids has a double bond in it which forms a bend/kink in the chain
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saturated triglyceride (fat)
molecule that has water-loving and water-hating parts
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phospholipid
Question 5
5.

Drag and Drop

  • found mostly in plant-based foods & some fish
  • found in most animal food products
  • man-made versions that can increase muscle mass
  • molecule with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas
  • unhealthiest fat - created by food industry - food industry is now banned from using
  • healthiest fat - should try to include in your diet as much as possible
  • molecule that is used to build cell membranes
  • lipid that prescribed as a drug can help reduce inflammation and help conditions such as asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases
  • Saturated Fat (triglyceride)
  • Unsaturated Fat (triglyceride)
  • Phospholipids
  • Steroids
  • Trans Fat
Question 6
6.

Which of these shows the correct way phospholipids organize themselves when placed in water (and to make a cell membrane)?

Question 7
7.

Describe the structure (how it is made) and function (its job) of triglycerides (fats/oils)

Question 8
8.

Describe the structure (how it is made) and function (its job) of phospholipids

Question 9
9.

Describe the structure (how it is made) and function (its job) of steroids