HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which monomer matches the macromolecule LIPID?
A
monosaccharide
B
nucleotide
C
amino acid
D
fatty acids and glycerol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers that make up lipids. Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -A triglyceride (also called triacylglycerol) is composed of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule. The fatty acids attach to the glycerol molecule by a covalent ester bond. The long hydrocarbon chain of each fatty acid makes the triglyceride molecule nonpolar and hydrophobic.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Glycerol and fatty acids are described as the monomers of lipids. Some lipids function for energy storage, others play a role in cushioning bony parts of the body. Waxes function to protect a plant or animal surface from dehydration. They are considered an important component of the cell membrane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: A lipid is a polymer composed of three fatty acid molecules and one glycerol molecule.

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