CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these is NOT a lipid
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fats
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oils
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amino acids
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waxes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is E) monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are not lipids; rather, they are molecules or the monomers of carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glycerol has a polar hydroxyl group for every carbon atom and thus it is soluble in water so it is not a lipid it is simple alcohol.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete explanation: Option A: Steroids are lipids because they are hydrophobic and insoluble in water, but they are not lipids because their structure is made up of four fused rings.
Detailed explanation-4: -The primary role of amino acids is to form and maintain proteins in the body while lipids serve to provide sources of energy.
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