wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Assertion :Triglycerides are mainly known as blood and body fat. Reason: Deposition of triglycerides on the veins is fatal.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Triglycerides are mainly known as blood or body fats as the excess amount of carbohydrates that is digested and is not utilized by the body is converted into triglycerides and is stored in fat cells. It is released into the blood when the body requires energy in between meals. When we over consume carbohydrates that gets converted into triglycerides and is found circulating in the blood which when deposited on the walls of the arteries leads to atherosclerosis, which is fatal.
So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion'

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Disorders of The Digestive System
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon