Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly characterised?

1. Palmitic acid - an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms
2. Adenylic acid - adenosine with a glucose phosphate molecule
3. Alanine amino acid - Contains an amino group and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule
4. Lecithin - a phosphorylated glyceride found in the cell membrane
Subtopic:  Lipids |
 73%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2012
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Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds are correctly identified along with its related function? 


 

1. A- Triglyceride – a major source of energy
2. B- Uracil – a component of DNA
3. A- Lecithin – a component of cell membrane
4. B- Adenine – a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids

Subtopic:  Lipids |
 76%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Phospholipids are esters of glycerol with:
 

1. Three carboxylic acid residues
2. Two carboxylic acid residues and one phosphate group
3. One carboxylic acid residue and two phosphate groups
4. Three phosphate groups
Subtopic:  Lipids |
 64%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2003
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Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are:

1. Hydrophilic

2. Hydrophobic

3. Neutral

4. Zwitter ions

Subtopic:  Lipids |
 84%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2002
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