Water, Carbohydrates, and Lipids (OCR A-Level Biology A): Quizzes
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Why are lipids NOT classified as polymers?
Why are lipids NOT classified as polymers?
Not made from many repeating monomers
Which solvent will dissolve lipids?
Which solvent will dissolve lipids?
Ethanol
Where do animals store lipids for energy?
Where do animals store lipids for energy?
Adipose tissue
How many hydroxyl groups does a glycerol molecule contain?
How many hydroxyl groups does a glycerol molecule contain?
Three
How many water molecules are released when one triglyceride forms?
How many water molecules are released when one triglyceride forms?
Three
What type of bonds are found in saturated fatty acids?
What type of bonds are found in saturated fatty acids?
Only single bonds between carbon atoms
How do double bonds affect unsaturated fatty acid properties?
How do double bonds affect unsaturated fatty acid properties?
Create kinks making them more fluid
How many fatty acid chains do phospholipids contain?
How many fatty acid chains do phospholipids contain?
Two
What does the term 'amphipathic' mean for phospholipids?
What does the term 'amphipathic' mean for phospholipids?
Having both hydrophobic & hydrophilic parts
What is cholesterol a precursor molecule for?
What is cholesterol a precursor molecule for?
Steroid hormones