Which statement about membrane lipids is TRUE?
A) Glycerophospholipids are found only in the membranes of plant cells.
B) Glycerophospholipids contain fatty acids linked to glycerol through amide bonds.
C) Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) , which is used as an emulsifier in margarine and chocolate, is a sphingolipid.
D) Some sphingolipids include oligosaccharides in their structure.
E) Triacylglycerols are the principal components of erythrocyte membranes.
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Q6: Which statement is NOT true of sterols?
A)
Q7: Which statement is NOT true?
A) Phospholipase A1
Q8: An example of a glycerophospholipid that is
Q9: Biological waxes are all:
A) triesters of glycerol
Q10: Which statement concerning fatty acids is CORRECT?
A)
Q12: Which compound is NOT a glycerophospholipid?
A) phosphatidylcholine
B)
Q13: Tay-Sachs disease is the result of a
Q14: _ contain(s) an ether-linked alkyl group.
A) Cerebrosides
B)
Q15: A compound containing N-acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid)
Q16: Which term BEST describes the cholesterol molecule?
A)
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