SUS1501 ASSIGNMENTS 2-8 2026
CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK
◉ Which of the following lipid molecules is a steroid? Answer:
estrogen
◉ You have an unknown chemical, which you pour into a mixture of
oil and water. The chemical accumulates in the area between the
water and oil layer. What kind of molecule is this? Answer:
phospholipid
◉ Your roommate does not believe that it is possible to turn liquid
oil into solid margarine. Which of the following statements would
explain to your roommate how it can be done? Answer: Change the
double bonds in the fatty acids of the oil into single bonds by adding
more hydrogen atoms.
◉ Phospholipids are said to have a dual nature because they are
______. Answer: part hydrophilic and part hydrophobic
◉ Your doctor has told you to limit your intake of saturated fats. As
an expert in biology you know that to have a healthier diet you
should. Answer: eat mostly fats from plant products
CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK
◉ Which of the following lipid molecules is a steroid? Answer:
estrogen
◉ You have an unknown chemical, which you pour into a mixture of
oil and water. The chemical accumulates in the area between the
water and oil layer. What kind of molecule is this? Answer:
phospholipid
◉ Your roommate does not believe that it is possible to turn liquid
oil into solid margarine. Which of the following statements would
explain to your roommate how it can be done? Answer: Change the
double bonds in the fatty acids of the oil into single bonds by adding
more hydrogen atoms.
◉ Phospholipids are said to have a dual nature because they are
______. Answer: part hydrophilic and part hydrophobic
◉ Your doctor has told you to limit your intake of saturated fats. As
an expert in biology you know that to have a healthier diet you
should. Answer: eat mostly fats from plant products
