lipids

Question 1

Lipids cannot be defined by a single definition due to a lot of variety. only one character common to all biomolecules included under lipids is?

Answer 1

insolubility in water

Question 2

unlike carbohydrates and proteins , lipids are not physically related but chemically related. T/F

Answer 2

False. solubilty is a physical property and hence all lipids are physically related but not chemically related.

Question 3

only biomolecules which do not form polymers .

Answer 3

lipids

Question 4

only biomolecules which form branched polymers .

Answer 4

carbohydrates

Question 5

65% of daily energy requirement is fulfilled by which biomolecule?

Answer 5

lipids (fatty acids)

Question 6

functionally lipids can be classified into ?

Answer 6

3 classes :

simple lipids : triacyl glycerol
waxes
fatty acids

membrane lipids : phospholipids and glycolipids and sterols
lipids as hormones