Macromolecules: lipids

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Lipid

  • C, H, O (and one with P)

  • fats, oils, and waxes

  • used for long-term energy storage and insulation


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Triglycerides

  • 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids

  • saturated = no double bonds

  • unsaturated = 1 or more double bond

  • bonds influence shape and properties


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Phospohlipids

  • 1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids and 1 phosphate

  • make up cell membranes and bi-layer

  • hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tail


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Steroids

  • 4 rings

  • 1 class of hormones and cholesterol