FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Whats the number 1 function of lipids?
A
give you energy (fruits and vegetables)
B
Long term energy (stores energy)
C
Helps with cell structures
D
Be water proof
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve.

Detailed explanation-2: -Triglyceride is the most common lipid that is used for energy storage. Triglycerides are the main body fat constituents for vertebrates. They are tri-esters comprising a glycerol molecule that is bound to three fatty acid molecules. The unused calories of our body are stored in the form of triglycerides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipid droplets (LDs) are intracellular organelles specialized for the storage of energy in the form of neutral lipids such as triglycerides and sterol esters.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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