NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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A function of a lipid is ____
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Short term energy
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Energy storage
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Structures and enzymes
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Hereditary information
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipid droplets (LDs) are intracellular organelles specialized for the storage of energy in the form of neutral lipids such as triglycerides and sterol esters. They are ubiquitous organelles, present in animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria [1, 2].
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are an efficient source of energy (9kcal per gram) that the body stores in relative abundance. They also play an important role as building blocks for cell membranes, hormones, and physiologically active substances.
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