1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Which statement best compares and contrasts lipids and carbohydrates?

Which structural feature of fats makes them highly efficient for energy storage compared to other macromolecules?

Which of the following molecules is made up of glycerol and fatty acids?

Why are lipid deposits important as energy reserves in living organisms?

Gram for gram, the largest amount of energy can be stored in the body in the form of:

Tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm oil are rich in which type of fat?

Which of the following best describes the structural difference between a saturated fat and an unsaturated fat?

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Which type of biomolecule primarily provides long-term energy storage in animals?

Which of the following lipids primarily acts as a chemical messenger in the body?

Which of the following substances is primarily composed of lipids?

Hormones that are made from lipids are categorized as:

Which of the following is NOT a major class of lipids found in biological membranes?