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Prostaglandins are derived from: |
| | A) | Palmitoleic acid |
| | B) | Arachidonic acid |
| | C) | Linoleic acid |
| | D) | Oleic acid |
| | E) | Linolenic acid |
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Neutral triglycerides are composed of: |
| | A) | Carboxylic acids |
| | B) | Unsaturated fatty acids |
| | C) | Sodium salts of fatty acids |
| | D) | Calcium and/or magnesium salts of fatty acids |
| | E) | Glycerol and 3 fatty acids |
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Phosphoglycerides are composed of: |
| | A) | Glycerol, 3 fatty acids and phosphate |
| | B) | 2 Fatty acids, a glycerol, an amine and phosphate |
| | C) | 2 Amines, glycerol and 2 fatty acids |
| | D) | Glycerol phosphate and 3 fatty acids |
| | E) | Sphingosine, phosphate, a fatty acid and choline |
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Sphingomyelin is: |
| | A) | Glycerol, 3 fatty acids and phosphate |
| | B) | 2 Fatty acids, a glycerol, an amine and phosphate |
| | C) | 2 Amines, glycerol and 2 fatty acids |
| | D) | Glycerol phosphate and 3 fatty acids |
| | E) | Sphingosine, phosphate, a fatty acid and choline |
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Cerebrosides are lipids that are defined by the fact they contain: |
| | A) | Amino acids |
| | B) | Fatty acids |
| | C) | Glycerol |
| | D) | A sugar |
| | E) | Iodine |
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Steroids Have: |
| | A) | Three 5 member rings and a 6 member ring fused |
| | B) | Four 5 member rings and a 6 member ring fused |
| | C) | One 5 member ring and a 6 member ring fused |
| | D) | One 5 member ring and two 6 member rings fused |
| | E) | One 5 member ring and three 6 member rings fused |
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Steroids serve the following biological functions: |
| | A) | As membrane components, emulsifiers of dietary fats and sex hormones |
| | B) | Components of triglycerides, membranes and sex hormones |
| | C) | To clog arteries, emulsifiers of dietary fats, membranes and sex hormones |
| | D) | To clog arteries, membranes and sex hormones |
| | E) | To clog arteries, and sex hormones |
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The major biological functions of triglycerides include all but one of the following: |
| | A) | Energy store |
| | B) | Shock absorber |
| | C) | Reduce surface area |
| | D) | Membrane component |
| | E) | Insulation |
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The major function of phosphoglycerides is: |
| | A) | Energy store |
| | B) | Shock absorber |
| | C) | Reduce surface area |
| | D) | Membrane component |
| | E) | Insulation |
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Examine the common names of the fatty acids. Which of the following did not lend its name to a fatty acid? |
| | A) | Flax seed (linseed) oil |
| | B) | Spiders |
| | C) | Neutered bulls |
| | D) | Coconut |
| | E) | Linoleum |
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