Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The given substance has to be classified as an energy-storage lipid, a membrane lipid, an emulsification lipid or a messenger lipid.
Concept introduction: There are five categories of lipids on the basis of biochemical functions: Energy storage lipids, Membrane lipids, Emulsification lipids, Messenger lipids and Protective coating lipids
(b)
Interpretation: The given substance has to be classified as an energy-storage lipid, a membrane lipid, an emulsification lipid or a messenger lipid.
Concept introduction: There are five categories of lipids on the basis of biochemical functions: Energy storage lipids, Membrane lipids, Emulsification lipids, Messenger lipids and Protective coating lipids
(c)
Interpretation: The given substance has to be classified as an energy-storage lipid, a membrane lipid, an emulsification lipid or a messenger lipid.
Concept introduction: There are five categories of lipids on the basis of biochemical functions: Energy storage lipids, Membrane lipids, Emulsification lipids, Messenger lipids and Protective coating lipids
(d)
Interpretation: The given substance has to be classified as an energy-storage lipid, a membrane lipid, an emulsification lipid or a messenger lipid.
Concept introduction: There are five categories of lipids on the basis of biochemical functions: Energy storage lipids, Membrane lipids, Emulsification lipids, Messenger lipids and Protective coating lipids
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