FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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What are different examples of lipids?
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monosaccahrides, disaccharides, starch, cellulose
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dipetide, polypeptide, amino acids
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DNA, RNA, ATP
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triglycerides, waxes, steroids, phospholipds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Some examples of lipids include butter, ghee, vegetable oil, cheese, cholesterol and other steroids, waxes, phospholipids, and fat-soluble vitamins. All these compounds have similar features, i.e. insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Steroids include cholesterol, sex hormones (progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone) produced by gonads and cortisone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids may consist of fatty acids alone, or they may contain other molecules as well. For example, some lipids contain alcohol or phosphate groups. Types of lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
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