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Because cells are bathed in an aqueous solution, and something hydrophobic provides a good barrier to allow cells to selectively decide what gets in and what goes out. Lipids are suitably hydrophobic for this purpose
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∙ 16y agolipids have two parts: a hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic head, so when you put it in water the heads form together to try to stay away from the water while the tails stay outside and it forms a nice little wall the makes up cell membranes.
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∙ 13y agofirst of all it's why are lipids good for you and i dont know
try to find answers but you'll probably get some wierd stuff with long words that u dont understand so....there
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∙ 12y agomany biologically important molecules are not soluble in lipids..
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∙ 13y agothey're hydrophobic, cant form H bonds with water
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∙ 7y agothey are hydrophobic
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∙ 12y agonothing since water is polar
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∙ 13y agocuz ur ugly
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What excretory product are eliminated through the seed of groundnuts?
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Are lipids organic?
Yes, lipids are organic compounds.
What category of biological molecules are steriods included in?
lipids
What contains twice the energy of carbohydrates?
fats in lipids
Glycogen and lipids are stored?
Glygogen and lipids are stored as inclusions in the cytosol.
Which macromolecule provides insulation and helps animal conserve heat?
That is the lipids. It is a good insulator.
Are lipids good for you?
Lipids are good for you but they need to be regulated. The main function of the lipids is to facilitate various cell activities by providing energy.
Lipids found in the human body?
Lipids are molecules that are fat soluble. Steroids, phospholipids and triglycerides are lipids that are found in the human body.
What group of organic molecules does not dissolve in water?
A substance that doesn't mix with water is a hydrophobic substance. Common examples would be cooking oil, gasoline, petroleum jelly and wax.
What is a good plant source of omega's lipids?
Gah
What do you call unsaturated lipids that come mostly from plants?
good
Why are lipids good for the human body?
keeps you warm (fat)
Why does the body need lipids to function correctly?
because its good for you
What is a good source of bile?
Lipids. (Both fats and oils are lipids. Fats are solid while oils are liquid. It is more correct to use the term 'lipids' rather than just calling them 'fats')
What nmacromolecule is not organized in repeating units of monomers?
That are the lipids. They have fatty acids and glucerols
What excretory product are eliminated through the seed of groundnuts?
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Are steroids lipids?
No, steroids belong to lipids, but not all lipids are steroids: eg. natural fats or oils are triglyceridic lipids, not steroidic lipids
