Write the functions of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose.
(i) Fatty acids:
The important role of fatty acids is to store energy, provide insulation, constitute cell membranes, and helps in the synthesis of hormones such as testosterone.
(ii) Amino acids:
They are the building blocks of proteins.
(iii) Glucose:
Glucose serves as the fuel source for the human body. It undergoes a series of biochemical reactions to breakdown and produces energy currency ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).
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