CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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DNA
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glucose
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fat
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starch
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which type of molecule do whales use for energy storage and insulation? Explanation: The answer is fat because, fat is an example of a lipid. The function of a lipid is that it stores long term energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Functions-Lipids are used for long-term energy storage, protective coatings (ex: in the cell membrane), and insulation / maintaining warmth (ex: whale blubber).
Detailed explanation-3: -Fats (lipids) Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body. Fats are very compact and light weight, so they are an efficient way to store excess energy. A fat is made up of a glycerol, which is attached to 1 to 3 fatty acid chains.
Detailed explanation-4: -Glycogen-A branched polysaccharide which is an important long-term energy storage compound in animals.