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Lipids are the chemical name of fat. Many vitamins are soluble only in lipids eg Vit E.
Lipids are necessary for the functioning of nerves. Nerves are coated in a myelin sheath which is made from lipids.
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∙ 14y agolipids are fats
there are good fats like saturated fats (in moderation) like olive oil they are liquid in room temperature. tans fats like butter are something you want to stay away from.Wiki User
∙ 9y agoLipids play a role in living things by acting as a buoyancy acid. They also aid in storing energy as a carb and they help in forming cell surface membranes.
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∙ 13y agoEnergy storage, Insulation, and water proofing.
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∙ 13y agoYour stupid figure it out fat lard
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∙ 11y agoStoring fats, and water weight
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When are four groups of organic compounds found in living things?
The four groups of organic compounds found in living things are: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Fats (lipids) 3. Nucleic acids 4. Proteins
What do fat molecules do?
Lipids can do tons of things. They make up the lipid bi-layer in a cell membrane.)Lipids are insoluble by water, so they won't just dissolve) There isn't just one function for lipids.
What are four types of organic molecules found in living things?
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids.
What are the four types of carbon compounds found in living things?
- Carbohydrates- Proteins- Lipids- Nucleic acids
What is a compound that contains carbon and hydrogen and is associated with living things?
For example all proteins, lipids, carbohydrates.
What the function of lipids in the living things?
Energy storage, Insulation, and water proofing.
Why do living things need lipids?
Living things need lipids because they provide energy for the living creature to function. Lipids are also believed to protect the brain and promote healthy brain function.
Are lipids living things?
No. Lipids are organic compounds found in living organisms
What do lipids provide in living things?
Lipids can be bees, wax, fats, and oils.
What is the use of lipids in living things?
Lipids are what makes up the cell membrane, together with proteins, and also it serves as short-term energy. Remember that lipids are things like fats.
What is the source for living things?
AnswerProtein, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
The fats oils and waxes found in living things are known as?
A lipid is the fats, oils and waxes found in living things.
Why do living things store energy in lipids instead of carbohydrates?
Because your mom.
Why living things store energy in lipids instead of in carbohydrates?
Because your mom.
Which class of macromolecules us primarily used as a rapidly available source by living things?
They are the lipids. Lipids can store much energy
In living organisms lipids function mainly as?
Lipids comprise one of the 4 major organic molecules in the body. Some of their functions include: energy storage, regulate movement of substances in an out of the cell and for signal transduction.
Are lipids organic compounds?
Lipids are an organic compound. Lipids are one of four major categories of all living things. The other three are carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
