Exam 18: Lipids

One should include olive oil in a healthy diet because it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids,high in antioxidants and very low in calories.

The structure below would be correctly be classified as a(n)______.

Sphingolipids contain the amino alcohol _____.

The region enclosed in the box in the following structure represents the sphingosine portion of the molecule.

A lipid is hydrolyzed to form a mixture of fatty acids,glycerol and phosphate as the products.The lipid would be classified as ______.

Which lipoprotein is associated with the term 'good cholesterol'?

The function of this cellular organelle is the synthesis of proteins,lipids,and other substances.

The following structure is an example of what type of lipid?

What is the function of a lysosome,a cellular organelle?

Cell membranes are about 60% lipids.

Phosphoglycerides which play an important role in blood clotting are _____.

Biodiesel is a fuel that is derived from specific types of resources.Which of the following would not be considered a good source for biodiesel?

The main function of bile salts is to

This molecule is a triester of glycerol in which all three alcohol groups are esterified.

One feature of the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure is called the _____.

Phospholipids found in plants are produced by those cells exposed to air in order to keep the plant from losing too much water.

The only reliable way to reduce ones cholesterol levels is with a combination of diet,exercise and medication.

A wax is comprised of a long chain alcohol and a

An example of an endocrine gland is the _____.

Which of the following fatty acids has the highest melting point?