Q. What are Lipids -
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Cholesterol & trans fatty acids are types of Lipids
Explanation:
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.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
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.