NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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oil
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wax
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fatty acid
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cellulose
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Detailed explanation-1: -Except (c) Starch rest of all is example of lipids. Explanation: Lipids are a class of macro molecules that are non polar and hydrophobic in nature.
Detailed explanation-2: -Since nucleic acids and cellulose belong to other categories, we know that they’re not lipids. The second thing to note here is that lipids are characterized by the possession of a hydrocarbon chain. We can see hydrocarbon chains in the triglyceride molecule, the phospholipid molecule, and the cholesterol molecule.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of lipids include butter, ghee, vegetable oil, cheese, cholesterol and other steroids, waxes, phospholipids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (B). Cholesterol is a type of lipid called a sterol. In animal cells, cholesterol is found in plasma membranes, where it reduces membrane fluidity.