LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a function of lipids?
A
to supply cells with quick-release energy
B
to provide the body with insulation
C
to store genetic information
D
to regulate cell processes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Triglycerides are lipids you obtain from food sources, eg cooking oils, butter, animal fat, avocados, olives, corn, and nuts. Triglycerides provide insulation that keeps you warm while protecting your internal organs with a layer of padding. They also play a role how your body uses vitamins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids perform functions both within the body and in food. Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fats are used to store energy within their chemical bonds. They also serve as insulation in organisms that maintain a constant body temperature, such as mammals and birds. The building blocks of fats are triacylglycerol molecules. These molecules are composed of one glycerol and three fatty acids.

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