Lipids Are Important to Biological Systems Because

question 109

Multiple Choice

Lipids are important to biological systems because

• A) they are solid at body temperature so they stabilize membranes.
• B) some lipid types are potentially large sources of energy to perform cellular work.
• C) most help to buffer aqueous solutions in the body.
• D) all lipids are very soluble in water.
• E) they are able to store and transmit genetic information.

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