FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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How do lipids function for cells?
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store information
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store energy
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breakdown wastes
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join with substrates
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids, including triglycerides, fat cells, lipoproteins, and cell membranes, are processed in various forms in the body. Any excess energy absorbed is converted into triglycerides, which along with globules make up 90 percent of fat cells. To keep the body going, these fat cells have enough energy storage for 30 days.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Lipids are considered to be a very crucial source of energy. It is considered to be a better source than carbohydrates because it yields more fatty acids. Also, lipids are compact in structure so they can store energy quite efficiently.
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