Which noncovalent interactions (discussed in Section 8.2) are responsible for the cohesion of lipid molecules? Is the overall strength of these forces weak or strong? Why are lipids incompatible with water?

Q: What do prostaglandins and leukotrienes have to do with lipids?

A: Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are the potent forms of eicosanoids lipid. These are the types of…

Q: Why can glycerophospholipids form membranes, while triacylglycerols cannot?

A: Glycerophospholipids are fatty acid diglycerides with a phosphatidyl ester attached to the terminal…

Q: How do unsaturated fatty acids in phospholipids affect the cell membrane?

A: Lipids are considered as one of the essential biomolecules, which are required by the body. These…

Q: How do the structures of biological macromolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, and…

A: Introduction: Those molecules that are necessary for the structure and function of the living body…

Q: Is the OH substituent of the A ring of cholesterol an a-substituent or a b-substituent?

A: In cyclic compounds β- substituents indicated by a solid wedge. So the OH substituent of the A ring…

Q: How many asymmetric centers does cholesterol have?

A: Cholesterol is a naturally occurring chemical substance. All animal cells produce cholesterol, which…

Q: 70 degree Celcious is the melting point of stearic acid, and 4 degree Celcius is the melting point…

A: Fatty acids (FA) are the building blocks of the fat present in our bodies or we eat. Fats breakdown…

Q: what is the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol?

A: Cholesterol is an organic molecule; essentially a lipid. It is synthesized in all animal cells and…

Q: What property must a substance possess for it to be classified as a lipid? What are the main types…

A: Lipids are organic molecules or hydrocarbons that are composed of fatty acids and their derivatives.…

Q: The following is a block diagram for a glycerophospholipid where the building blocks are labeled…

A: Phospholipid is an amphiphatic molecule constructed from four components: fatty acids, a platform…

Q: Is the cell membrane in Bacteria consists of ester-linked lipids

A: INTRODUCTION A cell's plasma membrane, also called the cell membrane helps in protection. It also…

Q: Why do lipids make you feel full for a long time after a meal?

A: Our body needs macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which perform different…

Q: What are the three major roles lipids play?

A: Lipids are considered as one of the major biomolecules required by the body. These are consist of…

Q: In which solvent are lipids most soluble?

A: Lipids are the molecules that help to store fatty acids in the adipose tissue. Lipids are also the…

Q: Why can’t triacylglycerols be significant components of lipid bilayers?

A: A lipid is any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water. They include fats, waxes,…

Q: Glycolipids and glycoproteins have what type of molecule attach to them?

A: Glyco means carbohydrate group Glycoprotein and glycolipids are found in plasmamembrane

Q: How does putting a double bond in a carbon chain of a lipid affect the structure of the fatty acid?

A: It will produce a bend in the hydrocarbon chain and decreases the packing efficiency. The modified…

Q: What atoms make up lipids? Are these molecules polar or nonpolar?

A: Lipids are the molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure…

Q: Why must cholesterol be packaged for transport rather than occurring freely in the bloodstream?

A: Cholesterol is a class of derived lipids made up of fused cyclohexane and cyclopentane rings which…

Q: What intermolecular forces stabilize a lipid bilayer?

A: The basic structure of the plasma membrane is the phospholipid bilayer. This bilayer is composed of…

Q: Why does increasing carbon chain length decrease water solubility for fatty acids?

A: Fatty acids are the long chain hydrocarbon with one carboxylic group. The hydrocarbon chain may be…

Q: In what chemical form does cholesterol usually exist in the bloodstream?

A: Cholesterol is considered a lipid component that is found in all cells of the human body. It plays a…

Q: In dietary context, what is the difference between good and bad cholesterol?

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: What is the solubility of lipids in water? Select one: Partially insoluble Insoluble Soluble…

A: Lipids are amphipathic molecules that are generally found in the plasma membrane of cells. Lipids…

Q: Non polar Molecules are water soluble. True or false?

A: Non polar molecules  : There is equal sharing of electrons between the atoms of the molecule , hence…

Q: What are two examples of structural lipids and two examples of storage lipids?

A: Lipids are one of the biomolecules that form major constituents of biological membranes. They have…

Q: To what extent do lipids and carbohydrates play structural roles in living organisms? Do these roles…

A: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids are the major types of molecules present in the…

Q: In what type of intra and intermolecular interactions does a valine within a protein backbone…

A: Hemoglobin A is composed of two α and two β-globin chains along with the heme molecule which…

Q: Why is it better, when running a marathon,to drink a beverage with sugar for energy rather than one…

A: Ans: The explanation regarding the drink which marathon runner uses has been explained in the…

Q: What properties does a phospholipid head group impart to the lipid, and why is that useful for a…

A: Fatty acids are important micromolecules which combine together to form lipids in plants, animals…

Q: Why are glycerophospholipids, rather than triacylglycerols, found in cell membranes?

A: Cell membranes is the outer protective layer of the cell which is made up of lipid bilayer. This…

Q: What are the three groups of lipids and how do they differ?

A: Lipids are organic molecules that are generally insoluble in polar solvents such as water. lipids…

Q: How are the chemical properties of storage lipids and membrane lipids different? How does this…

A: Lipids are a diverse group of organic compounds that are essential for several biological functions,…

Q: What characteristics do all lipids have in common?

A: Lipids are one the important biological biomolecule. Biological lipids have different functions. It…

Q: Is the phosphate functional group negatively charged in both a non-cellular and cellular…

A: A phosphate group is an important group that helps in the formation and hydrolysis of ATP molecules.…

Q: Proteins are usually least soluble in water at their isoelectric points. Explain.

A: Proteins are composed of monomers, amino acids. All the amino acids have a similar backbone…

Q: Why is it advantageous that polysaccharides can have branched chains? How do they achieve this…

A: Polysaccharides are made up of repeating unit of monosaccharides. There can be homopolysaccharides…

Q: What does the term “lipid divide” imply?

A: Lipids : Lipids are fatty , waxy or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and…

Q: How important are lipids in our body? Explain.

A: Lipids are organic substances that are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents like…

Q: What noncovalent interactions (covered in Section 8.2) hold lipid molecules together? Are these…

A: Lipids are organic compounds that contain hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, which forms the framework…

Q: What is the structure of lipid bilayers?

A: The cell membrane is a covering around the cell which guards the entire cell against any kind of…

Q: What is the main difference between a glycerophospholipid and a sphingophospholipid in terms of…

A: Lipids are an important component of biological systems. Glycerophospholipids and…

Q: What allows for the variety of complex structures seen in carbohydrates? Are carbohydrates more or…

A: Complex structures variety seen in carbohydrates is because of the linkages possible in the…

Q: The intermolecular force that is most important in keeping the two layers of a lipid bilayer…

A: The lipid bilayer is a biological membrane consisting of two layers of lipid molecules. Each lipid…

Q: For each of the following pairs of amino acids, identify the strongest type of intermolecular forces…

A: In the protein structure, there are several forces, which plays an important role for stabilization…

Q: Which of the following lipid types is the least polar? A. Sphingolipids B. Gangliosides C.…

A: A wide range of chemically unique organic molecules known as biological lipids are either insoluble…