FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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What is the name of the macromolecule that makes up the majority of the cell membrane?
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Lipid
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Carbohydrate
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Nucleic acid
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Protein
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The fundamental building blocks of all cell membranes are phospholipids, which are amphipathic molecules, consisting of two hydrophobic fatty acid chains linked to a phosphate-containing hydrophilic head group (see Figure 2.7).
Detailed explanation-2: -There are four types of macromolecules in cells. They are nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-3: -FEEDBACK: Lipids are the most abundant molecule in the cell membrane.
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