Question

Match the items in column I with items in column II and choose the correct answer
(A) A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
(B) A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
(C) A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
(D) A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
Column I Column II

Answer 1

A. Triglycerides - (4) fats stored in the form of droplets, they are neutral fatty acids, stored in the adipose cells. They are a rich source of energy as compared to carbohydrates and proteins

B. Membrane lipids - (3) Phospholipids - the bilayer of the cell membrane is made of linear arrangement of units made of a phospholipid head and fatty acyl tail.

C. Steroids - (1) Animal hormone - animal hormones like oestrogen, testosterone are derived from fats

D. Wax - (2) feathers and leaves - In aquatic birds like the duck, penguin etc a layer of wax coats their feathers to prevent them from drowning.

The leaves of the plants of dry or desert region are covered with a layer of wax to prevent the drying of the leaves because of evaporation

Example- Nerium