NURSING ANM AND GNM

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which group of organic compounds contains fatty acids?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Lipids
C
Nucleic Acids
D
Proteins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the lipid category includes not only fats and oils, which are esters of the trihydroxy alcohol glycerol and fatty acids, but also compounds derived from phosphoric acid, carbohydrates, amino alcohols and steroids. Fatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids. Lipids are organic compounds that contain mainly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They include substances such as fats and oils. Lipid molecules consist of fatty acids, with or without additional molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water. Lipids include: Fats and oils (triglycerides) Phospholipids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Triglycerides and phospholipids both have a glycerol backbone. Triglycerides are composed of three fatty acids esterified to glycerol while phospholipids only have two fatty acid residues.

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