NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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This macro-molecule has a glycerol back-bone attached to hydrocarbon chains.
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Carbohydrate
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Lipid
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Protein
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Nucleic Acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triglycerides. A fat molecule is a type of lipid that consists of three fatty acid molecules connected to a 3 carbon glycerol backbone, as shown on the right.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are an essential component of the cell membrane. The structure is typically made of a glycerol backbone, 2 fatty acid tails (hydrophobic), and a phosphate group (hydrophilic).
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