NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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long term energy storage
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water resistant
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insulation
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short term energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The function of lipids includes storing energy and acting as structural components of the cell membrane. Glycerol has a polar hydroxyl group for every carbon atom and thus it is soluble in water so it is not a lipid it is simple alcohol. Maltose is a carbohydrate also known as sugar. Hence option C is correct.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cholesterol is the other major lipid transported in lipoproteins. It is not used for energy; it is the precursor of steroid hormones and bile acids and is a structural component of cellular membranes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Within the body, lipids function as an energy reserve, regulate hormones, transmit nerve impulses, cushion vital organs, and transport fat-soluble nutrients.