NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which function do lipids and carbohydrates have in common?
A
They store energy
B
They help build proteins
C
They make up cell walls
D
They provide insulation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the energy required by the human body is provided by carbohydrates and lipids. As discussed in Chapter 3 “Carbohydrates", glucose is stored in the body as glycogen. While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve.

Detailed explanation-2: -The body converts carbohydrates mostly into glucose for immediate energy and into glycogen or fat as stored energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are fatty compounds that perform a variety of functions in your body. They’re part of your cell membranes and help control what goes in and out of your cells. They help with moving and storing energy, absorbing vitamins and making hormones.

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