FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following is not the main type of lipids?
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Oils
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Steroids
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Hormones
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Phospholipids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Major types include fats and oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main class of lipid-derived hormone is the steroids which are derived from cholesterol and the eicosanoids. Steroid hormones include testosterone, estrogen and cortisol.
Detailed explanation-3: -Forming the exoskeletons of insects is not the function of lipid. Lipid is an important organic compound required by the body for number of functions.
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