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What is lipids or fats?
Lipids are broadly defined as molecules that are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) or ampiphilic (possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties). Phospholipids are a subgroup of ampiphilic lipids which contain a negatively charged phosphate group.
What nmacromolecule is not organized in repeating units of monomers?
That are the lipids. They have fatty acids and glucerols
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?
The most common example is lipids.
All lipids are what?
What are all lipids?
What are the examples of non saponifiable lipids?
Steroids and prostaglandins (ecosinoids)
Is cholesterol saponifiable?
No it's non saponifiable
Is lecithin saponifiable?
yes
Is vegetable oil saponifiable?
Saponify means to turn into soap. To the naked eye, vegetable oil doesn't seem very saponifiable, but I am no genius.
Is lipids an inorganig molecule?
Lipids are organic molecules. The definition of an organic molecule is a molecule that contains carbon.
What is the definition for lipids?
any of a class of organic compunds that are fatty
What is the definition of lipophilic?
Having an affinity for or capable of dissolving in lipids.
What is lipids or fats?
Lipids are broadly defined as molecules that are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) or ampiphilic (possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties). Phospholipids are a subgroup of ampiphilic lipids which contain a negatively charged phosphate group.
Why cholesterol is considered as a non-saponifiable lipid?
It will not react with a base which would yield a salt and an alcohol.
Why cholesterol is considered as a non saponifiable lipid?
It will not react with a base which would yield a salt and an alcohol.
What is lipophilic means?
It must be something between these three definition. (hope it's great help!) 1.adj. having a strong affinity for lipids. 2.adj. promoting the dissolvability or absorbability of lipids. 3. adj. Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids.
What is a short definition of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
An organelle in a cell responsible for making lipids and breaking down toxic chemicals.
