LIPIDS

Lipids

Most controversial groups of biomolecules

Colon, Esophageal, Stomach, Breast Cancer

large amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol predisposes person to

glycoproteins and lipoproteins

can recognize other molecules to enter cell membrane

heterogeneous, physical

Lipids are ____ group of compounds including fats, oils, steroids, waxes, and other related compounds which are related more by their ____ properties than their chemical

insoluble, soluble

DEFINITION OF LIPIDS

• relatively ___ in water

• _____ in nonpolar solvents
  

Biomedical Importance

• Lipids release 9 kcal/g when oxidized- more than double the

  energy from carbohydrates

• A major source of energy for the body.