LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What molecule stores energy, insulates, and is insoluble in water?
A
DNA
B
Enzyme
C
Lipid
D
Glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids are hydrophobic (“water-fearing”), or insoluble in water. Lipids perform many different functions in a cell. Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats. Lipids also provide insulation from the environment for plants and animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Types of Lipids Triglycerides: the main form of stored energy in animals. Phospholipids: the major components of cell membranes.

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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