NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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Which are the building blocks of most lipid molecules?
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glucose and protein
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glucose and fatty acids
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fatty acids and glycerol
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amino acids and glycerol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triacylglycerols are the main form of lipid found in the body and in the diet. Fatty acids and glycerol are the building blocks of triacylglycerols. Glycerol is a thick, smooth, syrupy compound that is often used in the food industry. To form a triacylglycerol, a glycerol molecule is joined by three fatty acid chains.
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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