LIPIDS

1. Which of the following is not a biopolymer?

a. Nucleic acids b. Carbohydrates c. Amino acids d. Lipids

2. These are esters of fatty acids and glycerol?

a. fixed oils and fats b. waxes c. sterols d. phospholipids

3. These are esters of glycerol in combination with fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and certain nitrogenous
compounds.

a. fixed oils and fats b. waxes c. sterols d. phospholipids

4. Lard is an example of what chemical class of lipids?

a. fixed oils and fats b. waxes c. sterols d. phospholipids

5. Which of the following is a wax?

a. cholesterol b. ergosterol c. spermacetti d. lecithin

6. Lecithin is an example of

a. fixed oils and fats b. waxes c. sterols d. phospholipids

7. What phospholipids are associated with the process of blood clotting?

a. lecithin b. cephalin c. spingomyelin d. none of the above

8. Which of the following is the common property of lipids?

a. they are insoluble in water b. they are soluble in nonpolar solvents

c. they are completely immiscible with hexane d. Both A & B

9. Which of the following are properties of fats and fixed oils?

I. Greasy to touch II. Leave a permanent oily stain upon the filter paper

III. A few of them are soluble in alcohol IV. They undergo saponification

a. 3 only b. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 4

10. These are lipids that contain carbohydrate (galactose or glucose) one fatty acid and sphingosine, but no
phosphoric acid or glycerol?
a. cerebrosides b. gangliosides c. cytolipins d. any of the above

11. These are compounds related to cerebrosides that contain sphingosine , long chain fatty acids , hexoses (
usually galactose or glucose ) and neuraminic acid?

a. cerebrosides b. gangliosides c. cytolipins d. lecithins

12. Gangliosides , cerebrosides and cytolipins are collectively called

a. phospholipids or phosphatides b. glycolipids c. sulofolipids d. lipoproteins

13. This is the disposition of lipid plaques on the lining of the arteries?

a. Atherosclerosis b. Gaucher disease c. Tay Sac’s disease d. Hyperlipoprotenimia

14. This is the product of basic hydrolysis of fats and oils

a. fatty acid b. Triacylglycerol c. soap d. detergent

15. Which of the following agents acts as an emulsifying agent for metabolism of lipid in the duodenum?

a. gastric lipase b. bile salt c. pancreatic juice d. secretion

16. Which of the following is a building block of membrane of nerve tissue?

a. prostaglandin b. sphingomyelin c. thromboxane d. leukotriene

17. Butter becomes rancid upon exposure to air due to formation of

a. acetic acid b. butyric acid c. formic acid d. propionic acid

18. Which of the following are essential fatty acids in humans?

I. Linoleic acid II. Linoleic acid III. Arachidonic acid

a. I only b. I & II only c. II & III only d. I, II & III

19. These are esters of fatty acid and glycerol

a. fixed oil and fats b. waxes c. sterols d. phospholipids

20. The cholesterol molecule is

a. an aromatic ring b. a straight chain acid c. a steroid d. a tocopherol

21. Rancidity of fats maybe due to:

a. oxidation b. hydrogenation c. saponification d. condensation

22. Which of the following characteristic of lipid?

a. zwitterions b. hydrophobic c. amphiphilic d. hydrophilic

23. The substance responsible or the emulsion of fats is

a. HCI b. bile acids c. pepsin d. trypsin

24. A mixed triglyceride contains:

a. three similar fatty acids esterified with glycerol b. two similar fatty acids esterified with glycerol

c. three different fatty acids esterified with glycerol d. all of the above

25. The central compound found in the structure of sphingolipids:

a. glycerol b. ceramide c. sphingosine d. phosphocholine

26. The ff. are glycolipids except:

a. globosides b. gangliosides c. phosphatides d. cerebrosides

27. The parent compound of phosphoslipids:

a. glycerol b. ethanolamine c. phosphatidic acid d. none of the above

28. Body functions of lipids:

a. transformation into proteins and carbohydrates b. catabolism to provide body with heat and energy

c. insulation and paddings for organs d. all of the above

29. A condition known as atherosclerosis results as an accumulation in the blood vessels

a. calcium b. cholesterol c. pathogens d. ketones

30. Liquid vegetable oils may be transformed into solid fats by the process of:

a. oxidation b. substitution c. hydrogenation d. reduction

31. The chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands:

a. genes b. vitamins c. hormones d. enzymes

32. Prostaglandins are synthesized from:

a. oleic b. essential fatty acid c. stearic d. non-essential fatty acids

33. Alkaline hydrolysis of fat:

a. saponification b. glucocortoids c. corticosteroids d. bile acids

34. Site of lipid synthesis in cells

a. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum b. Rough endoplasmic reticulum c. Golgi apparatus d. Mitochondrion

35. It is the dietary precursor for arachidonic acid.

a. Oleic acid b. Timnodonic acid c. Linoleic acid d. Linolenic acid

36. The alcohol contained by glycosphingolipids

a. Glycerol sphingosine b. Glycol c. Fatty alcohols d. Sterols

37. Phosphatidylcholine is also known as:

a. Lecithin b. Cephalin c. Plasmalogen d. Cardiolipin

38. Phosphatidyletnolamine is also known as:

a. Lecithin b. Cephalin c. Plasmalogen d. Cardiolipin

39. EPA and DHA belongs to what mega superfamily f fatty acids?

a. Omega-9 b. Omega-6 c. Omega-3 d. Omega-5

40. Eicosanoid that is the major mediator of pain, inflammation.

a. Prostaglandin b. Arachidonic acid c. Prostacyclin d. Thromboxane

41. It is the basic unit of glycolipids.

a. Glycerol b. Sphingosine c. Ceramide d. Fatty acids

42. C11H23COOH corresponds to what fatty acid?

a. Myristic acid b. Stearic acid c. Lauric acid d. Arachidonic acid

43. Lipids containing ceramide, glucose or galactose with one or more molecules of sialic acid specially
neuraminic acid.

a. Cephalin b. Ganglioside c. Cytolipins d. Globosides

44. Saponifiable lipids, EXCEPT:

a. Waxes b. Sphingloglycolipids c. Steroid d. Glycerophospholipids

45. Monounsaturated fatty acid, EXCEPT:

a. Increase cancer risk b. Decrease heart disease risk c. good fat d. 1 carbon-carbon bond present

46. Arachidonic acid, EXCEPT:

a. Omega-6 fatty acid b. The major starting material for eicosanoids.

c. It has four double bonds d. Saturated fatty acid

47. Unsaturated fatty acid, EXCEPT:

a. Propionic acid b. Oleic acid c. Palmitoleic acid d. Arachidonic acid

For numbers

48-52 a. HDL b. VLDL c. LDL d. Chylomicrons

C 48. Carry cholesterol from the liver to various cells or tissues of the body

A 49. Carry excess cholesterol from body tissues back to the liver for degradation of bile acids

B 50. Transport triacylglycerols from the liver to adipose tissue

A 51. Good cholesterol

C52. Bad cholesterol

For numbers

53-57 a. Estrone b. Estradiol c. Estriol d. All of the above

C 53. Type of estrogen usually measured during pregnancy

A 54. Maybe measured in women who have gone through menopause to determine estrogen level

B 55. Most commonly measured for non-pregnant woman.

56. Steroid hormones, EXCEPT:

a. Estrogen b. Glucocorticoids c. Leukotrienes d. Progestin

57. The pregnancy hormone

a. Androgen b. Progestin c. Estrogen d. None of the above

58. Storage site for triacylglycerol in the human body

a. Stomach b. Adipocytes c. Kidney d. Small Intestine

59. Substitute for the term fat

a. Cholesterol b. Omega-3 c. Oil d. Triacylglycerol

60. Pinocytosis is cell eating. Phagocytosis is cell drinking.

a. First statement is correct. Second statement is wrong.

b. First statement is wrong. Second statement is correct.

c. Both statements are correct.

d. Both statements are wrong

61. This type of transport mechanism that has a downhill movement, region of higher to lower concentration

a. Active transport b. Passive diffusion c. Facilitated transport d. Phagocytosis

62. Bile is secreted from the gallbladder. It is produced by the release of a hormone called secretin.

a. First statement is TRUE b. Second statement is TRUE

c. Both statement is TRUE d. Both statement Is FALSE

63. Bile acids are tri-and di- hydroxyl cholesterol derivative. It is produced when the carbon 7 side chain of
cholesterol is oxidized to carboxylic acid.

a. Both statement is TRUE b. First statement is TRUE

c. Both statement Is FALSE d. Second statement is TRUE

64. Oils are monoesters. Waxes are triesters.

a. Second statement is TRUE b. First statement is TRUE

c. Both statement Is FALSE d. Both statement is TRUE

65. Carnauba wax:

a. Obtained from sheep wool b. Obtained from Brazilian palm tree

c. Waterproof coating for waxed paper d. Component of candle wax

66. Lanolin:

I. Automobile wax

II. Obtained from sheep wool

III. Base for creams and ointments

IV. Used to enhance retention of water for topical products

V. Component of candle wax

a. I, II, III b. I,III,IV, c. III, IV, V d. II,III,IV

67. Mineral wax

a. Obtained from processing of petroleum

b. Monohydric alcohols and high molecular weight fatty acids

c. Are saturated and contain from 14-36 carbon atoms

d. A hard wax whose uses involved high-gloss finishes

68. Specific for the promotion of blood clots

a. Leukotriene b. Thromboxane c. Prostaglandins d. Arachidonic acid

69. Which of the following statement would best describe the levels of hormones during the process and state
of pregnancy?

I. Increased level of Estriol in the placental sac/ bag

II. Estrogen and progesterone level drops sharply

III. Progestins production increases after ovulation

IV. Testosterone levels of the women increases spontaneously

A. II and IV B. I and III C. I only D. II only

70. Saponifiable lipids can be converted into smaller molecules. Nonsaponifiable lipids can be converted into
smaller molecules when hydrolysis occurs.

a. BOTH statements are true. b. BOTH statements are false.

c. Only SECOND statement is true. d. Only FIRST statement is true.

71. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, EXCEPT

a. May increase the risk for heart disease b. both Good and bad fat

c. Docosahexanoic acid d. A and C

72. PUFA, EXCEPT

a. Both Good and bad fat b. May increase the risk for heart disease

c. Docosahexanoic acid d. A and C

73. Bad fat , EXCEPT

a. Transfat b. Cis Fat c. Saturated fat d. Lauric acid of coconut oil e. A and B

74. Oil

a. Bends in their fatty acids chain b. Semi-solid at room temp

c. Animal source d. Higher melting points

75. Which of the following oils has the highest content of saturated fatty acids?

a. Coconut oil b. Beef fat c. Olive oil d. Canola oil

76. Starting material for eicosanoids

a. Linolenic acid b. Omega-3 fatty acids c. Arachidonic acid d. EPA

77. The term LOW FAT means

a. means 3g or less fat per 50g serving b. means less than 0.5g of fat per serving

c. means at least 25% less fat per serving than the regular food d. means less than 0.5 kilo calories per serving

78. means at least 25% less fat per serving than the regular food

a. Fat free b. Low fat c. Reduce fat d. Calorie fat

79. Cephalins that are important in blood clotting

a. Phosphatidylethanolamines b. Phosphatidylcholine

c. Phosphatidylserines d. A and C e. A and C

80. Monosaccharide unit of the sphingoglycolipids Cerebrosides

a. Gulose b. Galactose c. Glucose d. A and B e. B and C

81. Triglycerides are composed of fatty acids and glycerol bonded by

a. 1 Amide bond b. 3 ester bond c. 4 Ester bond d. 2 Ether bond

FOR NUMBERS 82-86

a. Passive transport b. Facilitated transport c. Active transport

A 82. The general transport mechanism that 90% of the drugs are transported

A 83. Higher to lower concentration without energy and protein required

C 84. Lower to higher concentration with energy and protein required

B 85. Uphill process

B 86. High to low concentration without energy but with protein carrier

87. Are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder

a. Amino acid pool b. Gallstones c. Kidney stones d. Urolithiasis

88. This are biochemical substances that are produced by a ductless gland and has a messenger function

a. Lipids b. Bile acids c. Hormones d. Neurotransmitters

89. Use to suppress ovulation as a method of birth control

a. Use of condom b. Oral contraceptive pills c. Anabolic steroids d. Use of testorsterone

90. Primary androgen responsible for secondary male characteristics

a. Estradiol b. Progesterone c. Testosterone d. Aldosterone

91. Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with high estrogen level in women

a. Weights gain b. Gynecomastia c. Irregular menstruation d. Hair loss

92. Azoospermia

a. Increase level of sperm in the semen b. Decrease level of sperm in the urine

c. Absence of sperm in the semen d. Infertility

93. This hormone is released in response to stress and low- blood glucose concentration

a. Prostaglandins b. Aldosterone c. Leukotrienes d. Cortisol

94. These are biological waxes that are obtained from the wool of the sheep that are used as a base for skin
creams and ointments.

a. Beeswax b. Paraffin c. Lanolin d. Carnauba wax

95. They serve as a waterproof coating for such paper products as milk cartons and waxed paper.

a. Beeswax b. Paraffin c. Lanolin d. Carnauba wax

FOR NUMBERS 96-105

a. Energy storage lipids b. Membrane lipids c. Emulsification lipids

d. Messenger: Steroid e. Messenger: Eicosanoids

B 96. Sphingomyelin

C 97. Cholic acid

E 98. Leukotrienes

D 99. Androgen

D 100. Progestin

A 101. Fats

A 102. Triacyglycerol

E 103. Thromboxane

B 104. Phosphatidylcholine

D 105. Hydrocortisone