Evaluate This Statement: Cholesterol Is a Type of Lipid,and Thus

question 54

Multiple Choice

Evaluate this statement: Cholesterol is a type of lipid,and thus all cholesterol lipids are bad for human health.

• A) True, because high levels of cholesterol lead to increased heart disease.
• B) True, because high levels of cholesterol lead to obesity.
• C) False, because some types cholesterol increase heart disease, but other types are necessary, especially in the plasma membrane.
• D) False, because cholesterol levels are not related to human health.

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Definitions:

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions necessary for the cell's life, such as mitochondria and the Golgi apparatus.

Digestive Function

The complex process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable nutrients, involving multiple organs and enzymes.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes, one from each parent, that are similar in shape, size, and gene content.

Sperm Cell

A male reproductive cell or gamete, involved in sexual reproduction, carrying half of the genetic information to the offspring.