Lipids

Question 1

Composed of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen

Answer 1

Lipids

Question 2

Important for energy storage, structural, and hormone macromolecules

Answer 2

Lipids

Question 3

Formed by a linear arrangement of carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms called fatty acid chains

Answer 3

Lipids

Question 4

Tend to be hydrophobic and nonpolar (don’t mix well with water)

Answer 4

Lipids

Question 5

4 groups of lipids

Answer 5

fat and oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steriods

Question 6

All lipid groups are _____ in water

Answer 6

Insoluble

Question 7

Composed of a glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid chain

Answer 7

Fat molecule

Question 8

Used for long-term energy storage in the body

Answer 8

Fats

Question 9

Composed of a glycerol molecule, 2 fatty acid chains, and a phosphate group

Answer 9

Phospholipids

Question 10

Composed of 4 interconnected carbon rings

Answer 10

Steroids

Question 11

_____ include cholesterol

Answer 11

Steroids

Question 12

Structural component of cell membranes and hormones like testosterone and estrogen

Answer 12

Steroids

Question 13

Composed of long chains of fatty acids that are linked to long chain alcohols

Answer 13

Waxes

Question 14

Serve as a protective coating on the surface of plants

Answer 14

Waxes

Question 15

Major components of cell membranes

Answer 15

Phospholipids

Question 16

Often used as chemical messengers

Answer 16

Steroids