Which of the Following Statements Is True for the Class

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true for the class of biological molecules known as lipids?

• A) They are insoluble in water.
• B) They are made from glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate.
• C) They contain less energy than proteins and carbohydrates.
• D) They are made by dehydration reactions.
• E) They contain nitrogen.

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors for hearing that are attached to the basilar membrane in the cochlea.

Organs of Corti

Located within the cochlea of the inner ear, they are essential for converting sound vibrations into neural signals for hearing.

Frequency Theory

The theory of hearing that holds that hair cell receptors vibrate the same number of times per second as the sounds that reach them.

Neurons

Distinct cells in the nervous system tasked with sending information to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands.