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Lets look at two examples of a lipid in a cell.
# Phospholipid: A phospholipid chain(composed of a glycerol and 3 fatty acid) is an essential part of the cell membrane. # cholesterol: Cholesterol controls the fluidity of the cell membrane.
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∙ 12y agoThey provide a hydrophobic barrier that allows partioning of the aqueous contents of the cells and subcellular structures.
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∙ 12y agoLipids can be used to store energy. Some lipids are important parts of the biological membranes and waterproof covering.
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∙ 10y agoCells are MADE out of proteins and lipids.
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What are the four fats found in cells?
lipids proteins carbohydrant
What are the 4 primary macromolecules used in animal cells?
Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.
What are four important types of molecules found in cells?
lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids
What are four types of molecules found in cells?
lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids
What are the four main types of molecules found in the cells of living things?
what are the 4 types of molecules of life you should really answer the question not just say the question in the answer i am calling the help wiki authorities
What are lipids and what are the building material of cells?
Proteins and lipids are the building materials of cells.
Lipids and what are the building materials of cells?
Lipids and proteins are the building materials of cells.
What are building materials of cells?
lipids and proteins
What molecules are present in cells that might interfere with DNA extraction?
Proteins, RNA, lipids
Where are lipids made in?
Lipids in the cells are mainly made in the cytoplasm or the endoplasmic reticulum. Lipids are what are commonly known as proteins.
What are the proteins that controls a cells chemical reactions in the body?
lipids
What are the four fats found in cells?
lipids proteins carbohydrant
Proteins are the building blocks of cells?
pretty much, for the lack of a better answer. Proteins do make up much of the cells, but so do lipids
What molecules studied today are present in cells?
Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
What 2 molecules make up the cell membrane?
The plasma membrane is flexible and is made up of organic molecules called lipids and proteins .
Does animal cells have an endoplasmic reticula?
yes,thats how they make proteins and lipids
What are four classes of polymers found in living things?
They are Nucleic acid - from cells, Proteins - translated from genes, lipids - from proteins and carbohydrates - from proteins.
