Chapter 23, Problem 96A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for it to be good idea to eliminate all lipids from the diet needs to be interpreted.

Concept introduction:

A lipid is a non-polar biological molecule. They are insoluble in water Lipids perform various functions in the human body.

Answer to Problem 96A

Reduction of the amount of lipids in the body will restrict the functions like structure making of the cell membrane and energy storage, and also metabolism.

Therefore, it is not a good idea to eliminate all lipids from the diet.

Explanation of Solution

Lipids is essential for our body for number of functions. Lipids store energy efficiently and they make up most of the structure of cell membrane. Another function of lipids is metabolism. Unlike proteins and carbohydrates, lipids are not polymers with repeated monomer subunits.

If the amount of lipids in the body gets reduced, the functions of lipids like energy storage and making the cell membrane will not take place properly.

Conclusion

It is not a good idea to eliminate all lipids from the diet as it will restrict the functions performed by lipids in the human body.