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Any biological molecule that has low solubility in water and high solubility
in nonpolar organic solvents. |
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Term
Why do lipids make excellent
barriers separating aqueous environments? |
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Definition
| Because they are hydrophobic. |
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Term
| What are the six major groups of lipids? |
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Definition
1. fatty acids
2. triacylglycerols
3. phospholipids
4. glycolipids
5. steroids
6. terpenes |
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Term
| In humans, what is the maximum number of carbons in fatty acids? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what form do fats usually reach the cell? |
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Definition
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