Question

Which of these is NOT true for lipids?

• A. They are water soluble.
• B. They help in resistance to cold weather.
• C. They can act as energy reserved.
• D. They are made up of glucose monomers.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

They are made up of glucose monomers.

Lipids are biological molecules that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids. Lipids have many different functions. They contribute to buoyancy, they act as insulators protecting the body from cold temperatures. They act as energy reserved and even as hormones or other signalling molecules. These molecules are not made up of glucose monomers. Glucose polymerizes to form an oligosaccharide or a polysaccharide, which are all carbohydrates.