NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation of body heat?
A
Protein
B
Nucleic Acid
C
Lipid
D
Carbohydrate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Lipids are also used to insulate and protect your body. You have a layer of fat just below your skin that helps to keep your internal body temperature regular despite the external temperature. Your vital organs eg the kidneys, have a layer of fat around them that acts like bubble wrap to protect them from injury.

Detailed explanation-3: -One type of lipid, the triglycerides, is sequestered as fat in adipose cells, which serve as the energy-storage depot for organisms and also provide thermal insulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subcutaneous fat, or fat underneath the skin, insulates the body from extreme temperatures and helps keep the internal climate under control. It pads our hands and buttocks and prevents friction, as these areas frequently come in contact with hard surfaces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Triacylglycerols, the most common lipid, comprise most body fat and are described as fats and oils in food. Excess energy from food is stored as adipose tissue in the body. Fats are critical for maintaining body temperature, cushioning vital organs, regulating hormones, transmitting nerve impulses, and storing memory.

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