Lipid Quiz

Lipids

Quiz

 

1. Which one of the following is NOT the main group of lipids?
   1.   Triglycerides
   2.   Phospholipids
   3.   Steroids
   4.   Amino acids
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?
   1.   They are non-polar molecules.
   2.   They are polar molecules.
   3.   They dissolve in water.
   4.   They are hydrophilic.
3. The following are characteristics and functions of waxes EXCEPT:
   1.   Low melting point
   2.   Forms a protective covering to prevent water loss
   3.   Water proof
   4.   Solid at room temperature
4. Lipids are found in every cell on Earth. Which part of the cell do lipids make up?
   1.   Cell membrane
   2.   Cell vacuole
   3.   Cell nucleus
   4.   Cell golgi body
5. Which of these are the monomers(building blocks) of lipids?
   1.   Nucleotides
   2.   Amino acids
   3.   Disaccharides
   4.   Fatty acids
6. Which type of fat is the most dangerous and has been banned by the FDA due to the risks of heart disease?
   1.   Saturated fats
   2.   Trans fats
   3.   Unsaturated fats
7. Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
   1.   Long term energy
   2.   Provides flavour in food
   3.   Building of muscles
   4.   Used to make hormones
8. Which of these is a lipid?
   1.   Steroids
   2.   Triglycerides
   3.   Fatty acids
   4.   All of the above
9. What is a triglycerides?
   1.   Long chains of hydrocarbons and an alcohol
   2.   A glycogen joined to 2 fatty acids
   3.   4-fused carbon rings
   4.   A glycerol joined to 3 fatty acids
10. What does hydrophobic mean?
    1.   The fear of water
    2.   The love of hydrogen
    3.   The fear of hydrogen
    4.   The love of water