Question 23 (Mandatory) (1 point)

In an effort to maintain homeostasis, the human body will take monomers named

glycerol and fatty acids (3) to build polymers called triglycerides. In addition, the

body will break down triglycerides when the body needs more energy. What type

of organic compound are being described? (AKS 151)

a) nucleic acids

b) lipids

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c) proteins

d) carbohydrates

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Answer:

The correct answer is - option b) lipids

Explanation:

Lipids are one of the nutrients that are necessary to the body of an individual organism as it plays role in different ways such as energy storage, cell signaling, component of the cell membrane and many more hat maintain homeostasis in organisms body.

These nutrients are made up of fatty acid and glycerol long chains so these are polymer of glycerol and fatty acid and called triglyceride which provides maximum energy in comparison to other nutrients in need.

Thus, the correct answer is - option B) lipids.