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Set 10 Lipids

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Question 1

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Which statement is TRUE of sphingolipids?

A) Cerebrosides and gangliosides are sphingolipids.
B) Phosphatidylcholine is a typical sphingolipid.
C) They always contain glycerol and fatty acids.
D) They contain two esterified fatty acids.
E) They may be charged, but are never amphipathic.

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Question 2

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Which statement is TRUE of lipids?

A) Many contain fatty acids in ester or amide linkage.
B) Most are simply polymers of isoprene.
C) Testosterone is an important sphingolipid found in myelin.
D) They are more soluble in water than in chloroform.
E) They play only passive roles as energy-storage molecules.

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Question 3

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like aspirin and ibuprofen act by blocking production of:

A) biological waxes
B) prostaglandins
C) sphingolipids
D) vitamin D
E) None of the answers is correct.

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