LIPIDS
¡Supera tus tareas y exámenes ahora con Quizwiz!
which is NOT a type of lipid? blubber, steroid, glycogen, phospholipid
glycogen
what elements make up lipids
hydrogen, carbon, oxygen
lipids are considered
hydrophobic
which part loves water, the phosphate head or the lipid tails?
phosphate head
in animals like whales and seals, lipids provide...
long term storage energy, insulation against cold temperatures, and a thick layer of fat
what is the function of a phospholipid
makes up the cell membrane
what is the purpose of steroids?
provides fast, available energy for the body
how many fatty acid tails do phospholipids have?
two
