NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which is NOT a job of a lipid?
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long term energy storage
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water resistant
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insulation
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short term energy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates does not belong to lipids while oil, fats and waxes belongs to lipids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cholesterol is the other major lipid transported in lipoproteins. It is not used for energy; it is the precursor of steroid hormones and bile acids and is a structural component of cellular membranes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients.
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