FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?
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source of quick energy
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stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane
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transport substances in and out of the cell
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stores genetic information
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids act as storage molecules of the cell membrane. They can also provide insulation to the membrane due to its emphatic nature.
Detailed explanation-2: -Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients.
Detailed explanation-3: -One type of lipid, the triglycerides, is sequestered as fat in adipose cells, which serve as the energy-storage depot for organisms and also provide thermal insulation.
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