NUTRITION
LIPIDS
Question
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Which of these is a lipid?
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triglycerides
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steroids
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fatty acids
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, oils, fats and waxes all are lipids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Major types include fats and oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three main types of lipids are triacylglycerols (also known as triglycerides), phospholipids, and sterols.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lipids are energy-rich organic, non-polar molecules. These organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms that form a framework for the structure and function of living cells. They are insoluble in water and only soluble in nonpolar solvents as water is a polar molecule.
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