NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following is not a lipid?
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steroid
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fat
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lipase
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phospholipid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glycerol has a polar hydroxyl group for every carbon atom and thus it is soluble in water so it is not a lipid it is simple alcohol.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of lipids include fats, oils, waxes, certain vitamins (such as A, D, E and K), hormones and most of the cell membrane that is not made up of protein.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids and Fatty Acids. Fats are actually a type of lipid. Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils as well as fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses.
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