Lipids
By Ben Eckman
Basic Information
Lipids are a group of organic compounds that include fats,oils, and waxes.
Fats are usually solid or semisolid at room temp.
Saturated or unsaturated depending on their chemical structure (the type of bonds between the atoms) Lipids tend to raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of having a heart attack.
Function
Plants store lipids in the cells of there seeds
Animals store lipids in the cells of there skin to use as an energy reserve
Energy storage,insulation(warmth),important building material,waterproof covering.
Types
Fats: Butter,Cheese,Cream.
Oils: Olive Oil,Canola.
Waxes: Leaves & Fruits, Animal Skin.
Saturated: Butter Or Lard "Bad Fats"
Unsaturated: Olive Oil Or Canola Oil "Good Fats"