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LIPIDS - Coggle Diagram
LIPIDS
functions
long-term energy storage
protection
insulation
lubrication
precursors of some hormones
key component of the membrane cells
classified in
TRYGLICERIDES
FATS
like lard and butter
solid at room temperature
important for animals
insulation
protection
long-term energy storage
are composed of saturated fatty acids
OILS
liquid at room temperature like corn oil and olive oil
important for plants
long-term energy storage
importants for fishes
protection to the cold temperature of water
are composed of unsaturated fatty acids
composed of
FATTY ACIDS
composed of
hydrocarbon chain
methyl group
acid group
they can be
saturated
only single carbon bonds
unsaturated
one to several double bonds
GLYCEROL
PHOSPHOLIPIDS
they contain
two fatty acids
hydrophobic tails
phosphate group
hydrophilic head
glicerol
main component of membrane cells
STEROIDS
are composed of
four rings of carbons
different specific functional groups
CHOLESTEROL
it is a precursor for the synthesis of other steroids like
TESTOSTERONE
ESTROGEN
VITAMIN D
CORTISONE
stabilize the structure of membrane cells
WAXES
they are found in
protective coatings
outer surfaces of animals
outer surfaces of fruits
honey combs of bees
what are they?
one of the main biomolecules
hydrophobic