Question

Which are functions of lipids?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
to deliver amino acids

B.
to process information

C.
to store energy

D.
to assist with structural support

Answer 1

C (fatty acids are made into triglycerides, in the smooth ER, and stored in adipose tissues for energy storage. Fats liberates 9 kcal/gram, which is double of amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism)

I can go into the details if you want........ like how the enterocytes (villi) of your small instestion at the duodenum absorb fats (Probably with the help of bile).

D- the plasma membrane has lipids in the form of phospholipids (charges phosphate group, glycerol, and 2 fatty acid hydrophobic tails)