Lipids 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological molecules, organic chemistry and biochemistryASEdexcel Created by: Julius CeaserCreated on: 22-08-16 11:25 Starch compact - takes up less space. insoluble - cannot leave the cell (no osmotic effect). uncreactive - doesn't get involved in chemical reactions. 1 of 6 Glycogen compact - takes up less space. insoluble - cannot leave the cell (no osmotic effect). uncreactive - doesn't get involved in chemical reactions. 2 of 6 Lipids composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. polymers formed by glycerol and fatty acids. non polar. composed of saturated and unsaturated fats 3 of 6 Fatty acid made of carboxyl group and saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain 4 of 6 Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Glycolipids and Lipoproteins triglyceride - 3 fatty acids + glycerol. phospholipid - 1 phosphoric acid replaces a fatty acid. glycolipids - carbohydrate + lipid. lipoprotein - protein + lipid 5 of 6 Functions of lipids buoyancy, thermal and electrical insulation, energy storage, protection, waterproofing, structural components 6 of 6
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