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Paraphin [41]
3 years ago
8

Which of the following can be used as lamp oil?

Biology
2 answers:
djyliett [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer;

-The most appropriate answer is Lipids

Explanation;

-Lipids is among the four biological biomolecules, the others being proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.

-Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol and are composed of elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and they may also contain phosphorus, like in the case of phospholipids which are mainly components of the cell membranes.

-They take two forms, namely; fats and oils. Therefore, the oil form of lipid may be used as lamp oil.



vesna_86 [32]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: lipids  

Explanation:

Lipids are the biomolecules that are made up of fatty acids and glycerol. These are primarily composed of elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus. The lipids are the basic components of the cell membranes. Lipids are the biomolecules produce in the body of both plants and animals. The lipids are of two major types:

1. Fats: These are the lipids which remain solid at room temperature.

2.Oils: These are the lipids which remain liquid at room temperature. For example the oil obtain from the fish, nuts and seeds of the plants.

On the basis of the above description, lipid is the correct option.

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