biochemistry lipids. lipids - fats and oils c, h, o (but lack the 2:1 ratio found in carbohydrates)...
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Roles Found in membranes Energy source-used as a substrate for respiration and also as a food store Waterproofing Insulation protectionTRANSCRIPT
BIOCHEMISTRY
Lipids
Lipids - fats and oils
C, H, O (but lack the 2:1 ratio found in carbohydrates)
Includes triglycerides, phospholipids and waxes
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Roles
Found in membranesEnergy source-used as a substrate for
respiration and also as a food storeWaterproofingInsulationprotection
Simple Lipids (fats)
1 Glycerol3 Fatty acids Triglyceride
Fatty acids saturated unsaturated
glycerol
Phospholipid - Complex Lipid
Phosphate group replaces one of the Fatty Acids
Polar head & non-polar tail
Main structural component of the cell membrane
Cell Membrane