FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following are the functions of lipids? I-Component of cell walls in plantsII-Synthesis of proteinIII-Heat insulatorIV-Solvent for Vitamin A, D, E, K
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I and II
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I and III
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II and IV
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III and IV
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids take part in a structural component of the membrane of animals, plants, or bacteria where it has protective functions. Lipid is also considered as the metabolic fuel of the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are an essential component of the cell membrane. The structure is typically made of a glycerol backbone, 2 fatty acid tails (hydrophobic), and a phosphate group (hydrophilic). As such, phospholipids are amphipathic.
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