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(21) Which is a characteristic of all the fatty acid components in this lipid?
[A] They all are joined to glycerol through an ester bond
[B] They all are hydrophilic because they contain oxygen
[C] They all contain unconjugated cis double bonds
[D] They all contain an unbranched carbon chain
Answer: They all contain an unbranched carbon chain
(22) _____ Which is a characteristic of biological membranes?
[A] Membranes contain lipids that polymerize into one large molecule
[B] Membranes have hydrophobic groups on the surfaces
[C] Membranes have an asymmetrical micelle structure
[D] Membranes contain proteins and amphipathic lipids
Answer: Membranes contain proteins and amphipathic lipids

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(23) _____ Which would be a property of all the major types of lipids in this membrane?
[A] They would have polar heads and non-polar tails
[B] They would be saponifiable in base and hydrolyzed in acid
[C] They would be composed of five-carbon units
[D] They would be joined to each other through covalent bonds
Answer: They would have polar heads and non-polar tails
(24) _____ Which will be a characteristic of a steroid that is part of a cell membrane?
[A] It will contain a hydroxyl group
[B] It will contain four aromatic rings
[C] It will contain choline
[D] It will contain an amide bond
Answer: It will contain a hydroxyl group
(25) _____ Which is a property of lipids in cell membranes?
[A] The hydrophobic groups of lipid molecules are found on membrane surfaces
[B] Some types of lipids are found preferentially in the outer membrane layer
[C] Most of the lipids are hydrocarbons composed of five-carbon units
[D] Most of the lipids function in transporting biomolecules into the cell
Answer: Some types of lipids are found preferentially in the outer membrane layer
(26) _____ Which characteristic is shared by a cell membrane and a chylomicron?
[A] Both have a bilayer structure
[B] Both contain a high proportion of triglycerides
[C] Both contain a high proportion of sterols
[D] Both contain specific proteins
Answer: Both contain specific proteins
(27) _____ Which is a general property of cell membranes?
[A] Membranes contain more lipid than protein
[B] Membrane proteins have a polar head and a non-polar tail
[C] Membrane lipids are amphipathic
[D] Membranes contain covalent bonds between fatty acids
Answer: Membrane lipids are amphipathic
(28) _____ Which component is found in all sphingolipids?
[A] A Carbohydrate
[B] A Negative Charge
[C] A Phosphate Group
[D] An Amino Alcohol
Answer: An Amino Alcohol
(29) _____ Which is a characteristic of the components in cell membranes?
[A] A protein molecule in a membrane can move laterally and can also flip from one surface to the other
[B] A lipid molecule in a membrane interacts with other membrane molecules through non-covalent forces
[C] Increasing the proportion of protein in a membrane increases the amount of membrane symmetry
[D] Increasing the proportion of saturated fatty acids in a membrane increases membrane fluidity
Answer: A lipid molecule in a membrane interacts with other membrane molecules through non-covalent forces
(30) _____ Which is a difference between integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins?
[A] Integral membrane proteins contain mainly α-helices while peripheral membrane proteins contain mainly β-pleated sheets
[B] Integral membrane proteins often contain carbohydrates on the inner surface while peripheral membrane proteins often contain carbohydrates on the outer surface
[C] Integral membrane proteins bind to the membrane using hydrophobic forces while peripheral membrane proteins bind to the membrane using hydrophilic forces
[D] Integral membrane proteins always span the entire membrane while peripheral membrane proteins are always located on one side of the membrane
Answer: Integral membrane proteins bind to the membrane using hydrophobic forces while peripheral membrane proteins bind to the membrane using hydrophilic forces
31 _____ Which type of membrane lipid could contain serine?
[A] A Globoside
[B] A Cerebroside
[C] A Glycerophospholipid
[D] A Ganglioside
Answer: A Glycerophospholipid
32 _____ Which characteristic is most likely shared by a cell membrane and a lipoprotein particle?
[A] Both are composed of a lipid bilayer
[B] Both contain a high amount of triacylglycerols
[C] Both contain hydroxyl groups on the surface
[D] Both contain proteins in the interior
Answer: Both contain hydroxyl groups on the surface
33 _____ Which is a property of integral membrane proteins?
[A]
[B] All integral membrane proteins contain carbohydrate groups within the membrane
[C] All integral membrane proteins span the entire membrane
[D] All integral membrane proteins contain hydrophilic regions
Answer: All integral membrane proteins contain hydrophilic regions
34 _____ Which is a characteristic of the lipids in a biological membrane?
[A] Specific glycerophospholipids are distributed equally on the two membrane surfaces
[B] Lipid molecules are held in fixed positions by non-covalent bonds with proteins
[C] The fluidity of the membrane decreases with lower levels of saturated fatty acids
[D] The fatty acids of lipid molecules are found in the interior of the membrane
Answer: Liquid
35 _____ Which property is shared by integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins?
[A] Both can contain an unusually high proportion of hydrophobic R-groups
[B] Both can contain regions of α-helices and β-pleated sheets
[C] Both can flip between the two sides of the membrane
[D] Both can form hydrogen bonds with the hydrocarbons of lipids
Answer: Mitochondria
36 _____ Which membrane lipid contains an amide bond?
[A] Cholesterol
[B] Phosphatidylserine
[C] Phosphatidic Acid
[D] Sphingomyelin
Answer: Sphingomyelin
37 _____ Which property can be shared by this lipid and a terpene?
[A] Both can contain isoprene
[B] Both can form micelles
[C] Both can contain a saturated fatty acid
[D] Both can be very hydrophobic molecules
Answer: Both can be very hydrophobic molecules
38 _____ Which characteristic is shared by this lipid and an eicosanoid?
[A] This lipid and a leukotriene are both polyunsaturated molecules
[B] This lipid and a thromboxane can both be hydrolyzed in base to produce soaps
[C] This lipid and a prostaglandin can both be hydrolyzed in acid to create fatty acids
[D] This lipid and an arachidonic acid both contain glycerol and hydrocarbon chains
Answer: This lipid and a leukotriene are both polyunsaturated molecules
39 _____ Which property does this lipid share with a typical triacylglycerol?
[A] Both contain an ether bond
[B] Both contain a long-chain alcohol
[C] Both are amphipathic
[D] Both are saponifiable
Answer: Both are saponifiable
40 _____ Which characteristic does this lipid share with a wax?
[A] Both contain a polar head
[B] Both contain three fatty acids
[C] Both contain one or more ester bonds
[D] Both contain one or more carboxyl groups
Answer: Both contain one or more ester bonds

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