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Lipids (Functions (Energy Source (Produces 2x as much energy as CHO),…
Lipids
Functions
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Water Proofing
Water cuticles in insects and plant, mammals produce an oily secretion through skin glands
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Triglycerides
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Structure
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3 fatty acid molecules
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Different fatty acids can be used, this means diff. Triglycerides can have diff. properties i.e. melting points etc.
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Imp. diff. fatty acids can be saturated, unsaturated or poly-unsaturated
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Phospholipids
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Structure
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2 fatty acid molecules
Tails are NON-POLAR, means they are HYDROPHOBIC
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