NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ may be fats, oils, or waxes.
A
Lipids
B
Carbohydrates
C
Proteins
D
Nucleic Acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats, oils, and waxes belong to the group of naturally occurring organic materials called lipids. Lipids are those constituents of plants or animals that are insoluble in water but soluble in other organic solvents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fats, oils, waxes, and sterols are collectively known as lipids. Like the carbohydrates, the true fats contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The molecules of such a lipid are made up of a glycerol molecule with three fatty acid molecules attached to it. This kind of lipid is also called a triglyceride.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids include fats (solid at room temperature) and oils (liquid at room temperature). Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet. The body uses lipids as an energy store, as insulation and to make cell membranes.

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