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LIPIDS - Coggle Diagram
LIPIDS
Compound lipids
include
Phospholipids
contain
1 Phosphate group - 2 Fatty acids
Others
Glycolipids
may produce
Derived lipids
include
Alcohols
Hydrocarbons
Fatty acids
an example is
The sterol cholesterol
is
Necessary for normal, healty functioning of our body
are
Naturally-found organic compounds soluble in nonpolar organic solvents
play
Three biochemical roles
Components of cell membranes
Messengers
Prostaglandins - Steroid Hormones
Storage form for metabolic energy
Triglycerides
Waxes
are
Composed by a long-chain fatty acid bonded to a long-chain alchool
form
Protective coverings for plants and animals
Fats and oils
are composed by
Glycerol
is
The basis of all fats
Fatty acids
have a
Long hydrocarbon chain and a carboxyl group
two type
Unsaturated
One or more double bonds
Hydrogenation
Saturated
Sigle bonds