NURSING ANM AND GNM

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Butter and oil are examples of food composed of
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
proteins
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three main types of lipids are triacylglycerols (also known as triglycerides), phospholipids, and sterols. 1) Triglycerides make up more than 95 percent of lipids in the diet and are commonly found in fried foods, butter, milk, cheese, and some meats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the misconception among certain pop culture icons that butter is a carb, butter, like other fats and oils, is a lipid. Broadly defined, lipids are any molecules that have hydrophobic, or water repelling, characteristics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Animal fat, coconut oil, butter and cheese are some examples of saturated fat. Try to eat very small amounts of saturated fat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipids are compounds that are insoluble in water but are soluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform. Lipids that are important to our discussion include fats and oils (triglycerides or triacyglycerols), fatty acids, phospholipids, and cholesterol.

Detailed explanation-5: -Beef Fat. Beef fat, also known as beef tallow, is almost entirely made of saturated fats. Poultry Skin. Chicken and turkey are generally quite healthy. Heavy Cream. When fresh milk is processed, a lot of the fat is removed and combined into heavy cream. Butter. Soft Cheese. Bacon. 15-Nov-2022

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