BIOCHEMISTRY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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Question
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Used for energy storage and resistant to water ____
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Nucleic Acids
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Proteins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triglyceride is the most common lipid that is used for energy storage. Triglycerides are the main body fat constituents for vertebrates. They are tri-esters comprising a glycerol molecule that is bound to three fatty acid molecules. The unused calories of our body are stored in the form of triglycerides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Waxes function to provide a waterproof coating on a surface. Because they are hydrophobic, they can form a coating that repels water. The structure of phospholipids is very important to their function.
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