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Which three elements do all lipids contain?

(Select all that apply)

nitrogen

carbon

hydrogen

oxygen

phosphorus

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True or False? Lipids are polymers.

true

false

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Give three examples of how lipids are used in the body

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How many carbon-carbon double bonds do saturated fatty acids contain?

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2

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3

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What is the name given to a fatty acid with 2 or more double bonds between their carbon atoms?

polyunsaturated fatty acid 

monounsaturated fatty acid 

saturated fatty acid

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Fatty acids with no carbon-carbon double bonds are described as being , whereas fatty acids with double carbon-carbon bonds are described as being .

saturated
unsaturated

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Which test is used to find out if a sample contains lipids?

Benedict's test

biuret test

iodine test

emulsion test

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Which colour indicates a positive result in the emulsion test?

lilac

milky white

brick-red

blue-black

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