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Q. What are Lipids -

  • (A) Cholesterol & trans fatty acids are types of Lipids
  • (B) Lipids are monosaccharides
  • (C) Fruits are a good source of lipids
  • (D) Lipids do not provide energy to cells
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Lipids are organic molecules that include fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids. They are essential for energy storage, cell membrane structure, and hormone production.

  • Cholesterol is a steroid lipid found in cell membranes and is crucial for producing hormones like estrogen and testosterone.
  • Trans fatty acids are artificially modified fats found in processed foods and are considered unhealthy.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

  • (B) Lipids are monosaccharides → Incorrect
    • Lipids are not carbohydrates (monosaccharides are simple sugars like glucose).
  • (C) Fruits are a good source of lipids → Incorrect
    • Fruits primarily contain carbohydrates (like fructose), not significant amounts of lipids.
  • (D) Lipids do not provide energy to cells → Incorrect
    • Lipids do provide energy; in fact, they store more energy per gram than carbohydrates.

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