FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following is correct about the molecule cholesterol?
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it is a polar molecule
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it is a protein
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it stores energy as a charbohydrate
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it is hydrophobic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Cholesterol has both an hydrophobic and hydrophilic end, making it an amphipathic molecule. Cholesterol is often wedged into the cell membrane to increase membrane fluidity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Like phospholipids, cholesterol is amphipathic. It has a polar head that contains a hydroxyl group, whereas the rest of the molecule is hydrophobic, consisting of the fused ring structure and a hydrocarbon tail.
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