BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Waterproofs, insulates, and stores energy long-term
A
Carbohydrates
B
Lipids
C
Proteins
D
Nucleic Acids
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are non-polar molecules, so they are not soluble in polar solvents like water. If you’ve ever tried to combine oil and water, you’ve seen how poorly they mix. This feature of lipids allows our bodies to use them as waterproof barriers and as biological membranes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The different varieties of lipids have different structures, and correspondingly diverse roles in organisms. For instance, lipids store energy, provide insulation, make up cell membranes, form water-repellent layers on leaves, and provide building blocks for hormones like testosterone.

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