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Write an essay about the structure and function of lipids
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Write an essay about the structure and function of lipids Plan> Structure - hydrophobic - Ester bonds - Non polar - CHO - Low density - Insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents> Buoyancy and thermal & electrical insulation> Phospholipid bilayer in cell membrane - hydrophobic/hydrophilic tail/head> Protection in - kidneys - Pathogens (Casparian strip)> Honey comb> Energy store - releases twice as much energy as carbohydrates per gram> Hormones e.g. steroids> Attraction - esters smell sweet this attracts pollinating insects to flowers> Waterproofing - hair - Waxy cuticles Write an essay about the structure and function of lipids in plants and animals Lipids contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Lipids are found in the form of fats, oils, and waxes. Lipids are non polar and therefore insoluble in water, however, they are soluble in organic solvents such as ether. As they are non- polar it means that they have an even distribution of charge along the...
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