M1. LIPIDS definitions and important terms

Question 1

Lipids are ____ organic biomolecules.

Answer 1

water-insoluble

Question 2

Lipids can be extracted from cells and tissue by ____.

Answer 2

non-polar solvents

Question 3

what are some examples of NON-POLAR SOLVENTS used in the extraction of Lipids?

Answer 3

1. ether
2. chloroform
3. benzene

Question 4

Non-polar solvents are also known as?

Answer 4

fat solvents

Question 5

Lipids that contain fatty acid components are

Answer 5

saponifiable

Question 6

1. some lipids are?
2. such as?

Answer 6

1. non-saponifiable
2. sterols