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2) Which statement is NOT true? A) Cholesterol is a prominent member of the steroid family. B) Cholesterol is insoluble in the aqueous medium of the blood. C) Cholesterol serves as the starting material for the synthesis of all other steroids. D) Cholesterol is a vital component for healthy cell membranes. E) Cholesterol cannot be synthesized in the body, and therefore is required in the diet. 3) Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding lipids? A. Lipids come in a wide variety of structures and they have many different functions. B. Phosphoacylglycerols are less soluble in water than triacylglycerols. C. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds in their long hydrocarbon chains. D. Trans double bonds are formed when polyunsaturated fats are partially hydrogenated 4) Which carbohydrate derivative forms a gel-like matrix in joints and the vitreous humor of the eye? A) Heparin B) Chondroitin C) Hyaluronic acid D) Chitin