Lipids- Biochemistry

Uses of lipids 

• Waterproofing
• Energy storage 
• Buoancy: helps aquatic birds to float 
• Protection of internal organs
• Insulin 
• Metabolic water

Contains Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen 

Types

- Sterols eg. Cholesterol

- Triglycerides 

- Phospholipids 

Saturated Fatty Acids= Chains with no double C=C bonds. They will have straight chains and will have a maximum number of hydrogens. 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids= Chains with atleast one…