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LIPIDS - Coggle Diagram
LIPIDS
Functions
Lubrication
Protection
Hormone precursors
Energy storage
Cell membranes
Insulation
groups
steroids
4 rings of carbon with functional groups
cholesterol
synthesis of
estrogen
cortisone
testosterone
vitamin D
stabilizes the membrane
phospholipids
hydrophilic head
glycerol
phosphate group
hydrophobic tails
2 fatty acids
their structure is the major component of cell memebranes
waxes
they are non polar
protective coating on leaves
triglycerides
oil
used by plants
liquid at room temperature
fats
used by animals
solid at room temperature
they are formed by:
glycerol
3 fatty acids
saturated
single C-C bonds
unsaturated
double bonds
dehydration synthesis
hydrophobic biomolecules