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(C) The energy content of biological molecules is measured in terms of calories per gram. Lipids (fats) provide approximately $9.3 \ kcal/g$ of energy

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(C) The energy content of biological molecules is measured in terms of calories per gram. Lipids (fats) provide approximately $9.3 \ kcal/g$ of energy. Carbohydrates and proteins provide approximately $4.1 \ kcal/g$ and $4.0 \ kcal/g$ of energy,respectively. Therefore,lipids release the highest amount of energy per unit mass compared to carbohydrates,proteins,and peptides.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$i$. Cerebrosides	$a$. Most of the cells in animal body
$ii$. Waxes	$b$. Dioscorea
$iii$. Diosgenin	$c$. Myelin sheath
$iv$. Cholesterol	$d$. Sebaceous glands of the skin

Which of the following molecules releases the highest amount of energy?

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Match the lipids given in Column-$I$ with their occurrence in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$i$. Cerebrosides $a$. Most of the cells in animal body
$ii$. Waxes $b$. Dioscorea
$iii$. Diosgenin $c$. Myelin sheath
$iv$. Cholesterol $d$. Sebaceous glands of the skin

Which of the following statements regarding lipids are correct?
$I$. Water soluble
$II$. Water insoluble
$III$. Some lipids contain phosphorus
$IV$. Found only in the cell membrane
Choose the correct options.

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