Question

What are lipids? (choose all that apply)

Sugars

A macromolecules mostly found in breads, pasta, fruits,
and veggies

Stored energy and insulation
Immediate, usable energy

Fatty acids are the monomers
A macromolecule mostly found in cheeses, milk, butter, oils, nuts, and fish

Monosaccharides are the monomer

Answer 1

A lipid is chemically defined as a substance that is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Lipids are an important component of living cells. Together with carbohydrates and proteins, lipids are the main constituents of plant and animal cells. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids