This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Functions of Lipids
1. Storage form of energy(high) |
2. Lipid messenger |
3. Structural components of Biomembrane |
Importance of Lipids
1. High energy value |
2. Storable(Unlimited) |
3. Supply organusm with EFAs & fat soluble vitamins |
4. Essential for biomembrane & nervous system |
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Simple Lipids
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WAXES Long chains of fatty acids & alcohols, Mainly used for cosmetic tools, Found in nature on leaves & stems
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FATS Fatty acids & glycerol; oil at room tempreture... Either staurated or unstaurated.. Found in organsims such as: Triglycerides, phospholipids & sterols
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