NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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The function of lipids is to ____
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Main source of energy & provide structural support
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Store energy, provide and steroids
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transport substances, speed up reactions, provide support, fight disease, regulate cell processes, and provide hormones
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stores, transmits, & communicates genetic information
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The different varieties of lipids have different structures, and correspondingly diverse roles in organisms. For instance, lipids store energy, provide insulation, make up cell membranes, form water-repellent layers on leaves, and provide building blocks for hormones like testosterone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the energy required by the human body is provided by carbohydrates and lipids. As discussed in the Carbohydrates chapter, glucose is stored in the body as glycogen. While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve.
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