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Lipids are a naturally occurring fat. Some fat is necessary for the body, but too much can cause obesity and other health problems.

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Is consuming too many lipids bad for you?

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Is consuming not enough lipids bad for you?

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Why is transfat bad?

trans fats increase levels of LDL cholesterol (Low density lipids so-called bad cholesterol), trans fats also lower levels of HDL cholesterol (High density lipids i.e.good cholesterol);thus increasing the risk of coronary heart disease.


What nmacromolecule is not organized in repeating units of monomers?

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Are steroids lipids?

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Which macromolecule provides insulation and helps animal conserve heat?

That is the lipids. It is a good insulator.


Which ckass of macromolecules is not organized in repeating units of monomers?

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What is cholesteral and why is it bad for us?

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Are steriods lipids?

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Are lipids proteins?

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Lipids how do you get it?

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What is fat also known as?

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