HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are different groups of lipids?
A
monosaccahrides, disaccharides, starch, cellulose
B
DNA, RNA, ATP
C
dipetide, polypeptide, amino acids
D
triglycerides, steroids, phospholipds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fatty acids (saturated and unsaturated) Glycerides (glycerol-containing lipids) Nonglyceride lipids (sphingolipids, steroids, waxes) Complex lipids (lipoproteins, glycolipids)

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids help regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion organs, and store energy in the form of body fat. The three main types of lipids are phospholipids, sterols (including the different types of cholesterol), and triglycerides (which account for over 95% of lipids in food).

Detailed explanation-3: -Triglycerides transport and store energy. Steroid hormones send messages in cells. Bile salts from cholesterol help digest fat. Fatty acids metabolize to create energy. Phospholipids and cholesterol make biological membranes. 03-Nov-2022

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