BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following do fats do?
A
Store energy
B
Insulate body
C
Cushion organs
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fat cushions vital organs, insulates our bodies from the cold, and serves as our fuel storage tank, keeping our demanding metabolic system operating.

Detailed explanation-2: -White fat cells (adipocytes) have a simple structure composed of a single lipid droplet (fat molecule) and a few cellular organelles. They provide energy storage, insulation from extreme temperatures and cushioning around soft organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adipose tissue helps to store energy in the form of fat, cushion internal organs, and insulate the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fats function as a cushion and shock absorber for eyeballs, kidneys, and gonads. Vitamins A, D, E, K require fat for their absorption and transport.

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