Lipids

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Why are lipids a better energy store than carbohydrates?
Greater hydrogen-carbon ratio (no oxygen) than carbohydrates
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How do lipids work for waterproofing?
Oily secretions, such as the ones on skin or oils in membranes
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How do lipids work for insulation?
Heat and electrical (e.g myelin sheaths)
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Why are triglycerides good stores of energy
Low mass : high energy
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Are triglycerides osmotically active or inactive, and why?
Active; they're non-polar
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How much of a sample is used in emulsion tests?
2cm3
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How much ethanol is used in emulsion tests?
5cm3
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How much water is used in emulsion tests?
5cm3
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How do lipids work for waterproofing?

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Oily secretions, such as the ones on skin or oils in membranes

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How do lipids work for insulation?

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Why are triglycerides good stores of energy

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Are triglycerides osmotically active or inactive, and why?

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