NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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These organic molecules are used by the body for long term storage of energy and make up the structure of cell membranes.
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Proteins
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Nucleic Acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fats (lipids) Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are important energy storage molecules and the major constituent of cell membranes. They are synthesized from acetyl CoA, which is formed from the breakdown of carbohydrates, in a series of reactions that resemble the reverse of fatty acid oxidation.
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