NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A student burns heats up a piece of orange and some oil. Then he places them in a beaker with water and records the changes in the temperatures. Which food item will hold the temperature for the longest?
A
The orange, because it is a sugar and sugars give energy
B
The oil, because the oil is a sugar and it gives energy
C
The orange, because it has many H-bonds which will cause it to hold the energy the longest
D
The oil, because it has many H-bonds which will cause it to hold the energy the longest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen just as carbohydrates and lipids do, but proteins are the only macronutrient that contains nitrogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin are examples of polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: A biomolecule is a chemical compound found in living organisms. These include chemicals that are composed of mainly carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus. Biomolecules are the building blocks of life and perform important functions in living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biomolecules are an organic molecule that includes carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and nucleic acids. They are important for the survival of living cells.

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