Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 8SQ

Steroids are among the lipids with no _________.

  1. a. double bonds
  2. b. fatty acid tails
  3. c. hydrogens
  4. d. carbons
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Which of the following is the characteristic that is common to all lipids?*   A. They are made up of lots of double bonds B. They are acidic when mixed with water C. They are insoluble in water D. They do not have high energy content
Which of the following statements concerning palmitic acid is INCORRECT? a.   It can barely be dissolved in water.   b.   It is an unsaturated fatty acid.   c. It is consisted of 16 carbons. d. It is a lipid.
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