NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following does NOT belong to the classification of lipids?
A
hemoglobin
B
phospholipids
C
steroid
D
triglyceride
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates does not belong to lipids while oil, fats and waxes belongs to lipids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Hemoglobin is a protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of lipids include butter, ghee, vegetable oil, cheese, cholesterol and other steroids, waxes, phospholipids, and fat-soluble vitamins. All these compounds have similar features, i.e. insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipids are classified into mainly 3 types. Simple lipids are fats/oil & Wax. Compound or Complex lipid are divided into Phospholipid (Glycerophospholipid & Shpingophospholipid), Glycolipid & Lipoprotein. Derived lipids are fatty acids, glycerol, steroids/sterols, polyisoprenoids, fat soluble vitamins.

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