Question

Q5.
Find the INCORRECT statement about the biological functions of lipids
Mark(s) - 1
Storage form of metabolic fuel
Have a protective function in bacteria, plant, and insects
The structural component of membranes
Exhibit increased catalytic activity​

Answer 1

ANSWER-

B

Explanation:

The name of fatty acids is given by the number of carbons, and presence of a double bond, with the suffix -anoic in saturated fatty acid and -enoic in unsaturated fatty acids.

Answer 2

"Exhibit increased catalytic activity" is the incorrect statement.

Explanation:

• Lipids are important fats that serve different roles with an organism.

• Lipids are a crucial part as a structural component of the membrane of animals, plants, or bacteria. They act as signalling messengers within the body.
• Phospholipids account for protecting the building barrier or membrane, around body's cells. In fact, phospholipids are synthesized within the body to form cell and organelle membranes.

• Lipid is additionally considered as metabolic fuel of the body. A ready source of energy is glycogen while lipid functioning is mainly energy reserving.