LIPIDS

• Lipids do not mix with water. Hence, they are called...

  Hydrophobic
• Lipids are non-polar molecules because they are hydrophobic or insoluble in water.
• This include substances such as fatty acids and oils.

  Lipids
• What are the monomers of Lipids?

  1. Fatty acids
  2. Glycerol
• What are the five types of Lipids?

  1. Triglycerides
  2. Phospholipids
  3. Steroids
  4. Saturated fatty acids
  5. Unsaturated fatty acids
• It is the main form of stored energy in animals, and is commonly called "fat."

  Triglycerides
• This type of lipid can be found in vegetable oil, animal fats, butter, and avocado.

  Triglycerides
• This is the major component of cell membranes and is found in liver, peanuts, and egg yolks.

  Phospholipids
• This serves as chemical messengers that communicate with other tissues. It is an important part of cell membranes and plays a vital role in our body.Some of them are male and female hormones, and can be found in plants, animals, and fungi.


  Steroids
• This type of lipid is solid at room temperature. It is found in animals and they use this to store energy. Examples of this are eggs and meat.

  Saturated Fatty Acids
• This type of liquid is liquid at room temperature. It can be found mainly in plants, especially in fatty tissues such as nuts and seeds.

  Unsaturated Fatty Acids
• What are the essential fatty acids?

  1. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
  2. Omega-6 Fatty Acid
• This primarily stores energy, forms cell membranes, and supply cells with energy.


  Lipids