FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Fatty acids and glycerol form the polymer ____
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carbohydrates
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lipids
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proteins
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nucleic acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A lipid is a polymer composed of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule. Lipids produce a special polymer form which is considered to be a key component of cell membranes and hormones. Lipids help to store energy, provide cushion, protect tissues, separate the body, and form membranes of cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -A lipid is a polymer made up of three molecules of fatty acids and one molecule of glycerol. They are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids have four main types of polymers: triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, and steroids.
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