Lipids MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) PDF Download

Lipids provide insulation against cold and hot weather to the exoskeleton of insects in the form of

1. cutin
2. waxes
3. cholesterol
4. oil

A large and important group of a compound which can be made by the repetition of simple isoprenoid units is called

1. terpenoids
2. steroids
3. carotenoids
4. terpenses

The greater the number of carbon atoms in chain results in the higher

1. melting point
2. boiling point
3. freezing point
4. stability

The derivatives of phosphatidic acid, which are composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphoric acids are known as

1. phospholipids
2. acylglycerols
3. triglycerides
4. esters

Lipids which are fats and oils are lighter than water, therefore, have a specific gravity of about

1. 0.6
2. 0.8
3. 0.9
4. 0.1