Lipid Chemistry and Physiology Quiz

Lipids do not directly participate in muscle contraction.

Phospholipids form the basic structure of cell membranes.

Lipids serve as a concentrated energy source, providing more than twice the energy as carbohydrates or proteins.

Phospholipids contribute to the structure of cell membranes, forming a lipid bilayer.

Cholesterol serves as the precursor molecule for the synthesis of steroid hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen.

LDL is considered 'bad' cholesterol because it carries cholesterol to tissues, contributing to plaque buildup in arteries.

Bile acids break down large fat globules into smaller droplets, aiding in their digestion by lipases.

Cholesterol serves as the precursor molecule for the synthesis of steroid hormones.

Chylomicrons transport dietary triglycerides from the intestines to adipose tissue and muscles for storage or energy usage.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fish oils.

HDL is known as 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.

Fatty acid synthase is an enzyme complex responsible for the de novo synthesis of fatty acids.

HMG-CoA reductase is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.

Phospholipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of phospholipids into fatty acids and glycerol.