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Carbohydrates and Lipids - Coggle Diagram
Carbohydrates and Lipids
Biological molecules
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Lipids
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Naturally occurring organic compounds related by their solubility in non polar solvents and insolubility in water
Fatty acids
Understanding: fatty acids can be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated
Saturated
Solid at room temperature, unhealthy
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Unsaturated
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Liquid at room temperature, healthy
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Steroids
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Cholesterol, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone
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Energy storage
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Carbohydrates
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Easier to transport, energy is more accessible
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In plants, store energy as carbohydrates since they dont need to move
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