FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which chemical group is loosely considered a macromolecule?
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Lipid
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Protein
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Nucleic Acid
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Amino Acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are four major classes of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids); each is an important cell component and performs a wide array of functions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are a hydrophobic set of macromolecules, i.e., they do not dissolve in water. These involve triglycerides, carotenoids, phospholipids, and steroids. They help in the formation of the cell membrane, formation of hormones and in the and as stored fuel.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because of nature and their large size, they are classified as macromolecules. Lipids are not usually polymers and are smaller than the other three i.e. carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acid.
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