Lipids Quiz
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Lipids differ from most other larger biomolecules in that they
A. Are hydrophillic
B. Are hydrophobic
C. Do not have specific shapes
D. Do not contain carbon
Which of the following is considered a bad fat?
A. Monosaccharide
B. Unsaturated fat
C. Saturated fat
D. Carbohydrate
A sedentary lifestyle can cause glucose to turn into body fat. What is the best synonym for “sedentary?”
A. healthy
B. hyperactive
C. sleep-deprived
D. inactive
How many kilojoule are there in 1 gram of fat?
A. 30
B. 16
C. 37
D. 17
Ideally, what is the recommended amount of cholesterol that should be consumed daily?
A. None
B. 1 g
C. 2 g
D. 4 g
Why are HDLS (High-Density Lipoproteins) considered the “heroes”?
A. They transport excess cholesterol back to liver
B. They transport excess cholesterol to arteries
C. They are processed through the body very quickly
D. They are found in every fatty food
A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:
A. Saturated fat
B. Unsaturated fat
C. Monosaturated fat
D. Trans fat
Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?
A. Because it’s part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
B. Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
C. Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
D. Because saturated fat is a key component of animal bones
A stick of butter is what type of fat?
A. Saturated Fat
B. Polyunsaturated Fat
C. Monounsaturated Fat
True or False. Monounsaturated fats are the only good fats for you.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What type of fat is the BEST to consume?
A. Trans
B. Polyunsaturated
C. Monounsaturated
D. Saturated
How do lipids function for cells and organisms?
A. store information
B. store energy
C. breakdown wastes
D. join with substrates
What is Hydrogenation?
And Is it good for us?
A. Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/NO
B. Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/YES
C. Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ NO
D. Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ YES
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Minerals
D. Vitamins
The characteristic that all lipids have in common is—-
A. made of lots of double bonds
B. acidic when mixed with water
C. no high energy content
D. do not dissolve in water
What are some examples of monounsaturated fats?
A. Butter, mayonaise, dairy
B. Vegetable oil
C. Olive oil, avocados, peanuts
D. Animal products
Why is fat an important part of our diet?
A. Because it tastes good
B. Because it carries so much energy
C. Because it contains nutrients you can’t get from anything else
D. Because it contain oxygen atoms
Which of these are examples of Lipids?
A. simple sugars
B. complex carbohydrates
C. fats, oils, & waxes
D. hair, skin, & nails
Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?
A. source of quick energy
B. stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane
C. transport substances in and out of the cell
D. stores genetic information
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
If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:
A. in your brain
B. in your liver
C. in your veins and arteries
D. in your bones
Monomers of Lipids include
A. amino acids
B. monosaccharides
C. nucleotides
D. glycerol and fatty acids
Animal products are good sources of
A. Monounsaturated fats
B. Saturated fats
C. Trans Fats
Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
A. liquid
B. solid
This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs
A. vitamins
B. carbohydrates
C. sugar
D. fat
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