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| Organic compound that is insoluble in water. E.g. fats and oils |
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| Stored as adipose tissue. Long term energy source/storage. Provides insulation and protection. |
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| Molecule that forms the bilayer of the cell's membranes. Has a polar hydrophilic head bonded to two nonpolar hydrophobic tails. |
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| Molecule that lacks double bonds between the carbons of its hydrocarbon chain. The chain bears the maximum number of hydrogens |
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| Type of lipid molecule having a complex of four carbon rings. E.g. testosterone. |
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| Neutral fat composed of glycerol and three fatty acids. |
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| Fatty acid molecule that has one or more double bonds between the atoms of its carbon chain. |
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