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Lipids
Question | Answer |
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What elements make up lipids? | Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen (same as carbohydrates) |
Lipids are a diverse group of .......... repelling molecules or .............. molecules. | Water repelling molecules or hydrophobic molecules? |
What monomers make up lipids? | Fatty Acids |
What is the polymer of lipids. | Lipids do not produce polymers but fats are large molecules made up from smaller molecules. |
What molecules does a fat consist of? | Glycerol and Fatty Acids |
What are some of the roles of lipids in organisms? | cushioning, insulation, energy storage. |
....................... are major components of the cell membrane? | Phospholipids are a major component of the cell membrane. |