Lipids
By: Brian Nguyen and Vincent Lin
Monomer
Citation: http://www.monashscientific.com.au/GlycerolMolecule.htm
Citation: http://vitahound.com/dog-health-library/dog-nutrients/fatty-acids-role-in-the-canine-physiology/attachment/fatty-acid-diagram/
Polymer
Citation: http://themedcircle.com/essential-articles/high-triglycerides/
Examples of lipids
- Fats: Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans fat (e.g. Milk, cheese, olive oil, canola oil, potato chips, cookies, salmon)
- Steroids: cholesterol, estrogen, testosterone, bile salt, cortisol
- Waxes: ear wax, bee wax
Fat
Citation: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_milk
Steroid
Waxes
Citation: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OOTfbE5HL.jpg
Functional Groups of Lipids
Ester (Made of Carboxyl and Hydroxyl) for certain groups like Wax or Glyceride.
Carboxyl and hydroxyl separately are also present in lipids.
Common Function of Lipids
- Lipid is used for energy storage.
- Provides energy when there is none.
- Protects inner organs.
- Insulates, and keeps you warm.
- Fat soluble vitamins A,D,E, and K.
- Helps build up cell membranes and hormones.
Structure and Function of Lipid
Bibliography
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