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
Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
A. liquid
B. solid
Which is an example of a lipid?
A. candy
B. olive oil
C. meat
D. DNA
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
How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?
A. having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more
B. It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries
C. Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease
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
Which of the following is a lipid?
A. lard
B. cellulose
C. glucose
D. protein
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
Which of these are examples of Lipids?
A. simple sugars
B. complex carbohydrates
C. fats, oils, & waxes
D. hair, skin, & nails
How many kilojoule are there in 1 gram of fat?
A. 30
B. 16
C. 37
D. 17
What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
A. Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
B. Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
C. Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
D. Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
Examples of polyunsaturated fats are
A. Butter, mayonaise, dairy
B. Animal products
C. Vegetable oils, corn oil, soybean oil
D. Olive oil, avocados, peanuts
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram?
A. carbohydrates
B. fats
C. protein
D. water
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
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
A. purified water
B. whole wheat bread
C. ice cream
D. broccoli
