lipids

• Lipids:

  • Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
  • Comprise 3 molecules of fatty acids joined with 1 molecule of glycerol
• Functions of lipids:

  • Long-term energy storage
  • Solvent for fat-soluble vitamins and hormones
  • Essential part of cell membranes
  • Provide buoyancy for aquatic mammals
  • Insulate against heat loss
  • Act as shock absorbers
  • Found in sebum to reduce water evaporation