BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the monomers of lipids?
A
1 Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
B
Monosaccharides
C
Amino acids
D
Nucleotides
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Glycerol and fatty acids are described as the monomers of lipids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Triacylglycerol (Triglyceride) Triacylglycerol is the major form of dietary lipid in fats and oils, whether derived from plants or animals. Triacylglycerol is composed of three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol molecule (Figure 4).

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of lipids. Lipids include waxes, oils and fats. Some are used for energy storage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since fats consist of three fatty acids and a glycerol, they are also called triacylglycerols or triglycerides. Figure: Triacylglycerols: Triacylglycerol is formed by the joining of three fatty acids to a glycerol backbone in a dehydration reaction. Three molecules of water are released in the process.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: A lipid is a polymer composed of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule.

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