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Which of the following statements are true of the biomolecule Lipids? Choose all statements that are true.
A. Created by combining a molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids.
B. Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen
C. Examples include sugars, starches & cellulose
D. Are used to store large amounts of energy
E. Are a source of quick energy

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True statements
A.
B.
D.
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The true statements about the lipids are as follows:

  • A. Created by combining a molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids.
  • B. Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen
  • D. Are used to store large amounts of energy

Lipids are organic compounds made up of fatty acids or fatty acid derivatives that are soluble in non-polar solvents and insoluble in water.

  • Fats, waxes, oils, hormones, and steroids are examples of lipids.
  • These are polymers of a glycerol molecule with three fatty acids that bind together.
  • These are used to store as a reserved energy source and provides a large amount of energy
  • The general formula is CH3(CH2)nCOOH which means made up of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen.

Thus, the correct options are - A, B, and D.

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