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The carbon chain that makes up part of a lipid is called a fatty acid. A fatty acid chain is a chain of carbon-hydrogen bonds in which there is an even number of carbon molecules.

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Is wax a protein carbohydrate lipid or nucleic acid?

wax is not carbohydrate! i am doing a project on animal cells and need a representative for the endoplasmic reticulum which makes proteins there for i chose waxy sticks but my material needs to match the definition it makes proteins so i searched up if wax makes proteins i came across NO answer until.......I came across this one here on ask and i have to say she/he is quite right and even if you search up a carbohydrate it is still correc that wax is neither a protien carbohydrate lipid or nucleic acid!


What 5 carbon sugar that makes up RNA and DNA?

In DNA the five-carbon sugar is deoxyribose. In RNA the five-carbon sugar is ribose.


What is lipid synthesis?

Lipid synthesis is the biological process whereby cells produce lipids, which are a diverse group of molecules including fats, oils, and hormones. This process involves the conversion of small precursor molecules into larger lipid molecules through a series of enzyme-mediated reactions. Lipid synthesis occurs in various organs, such as the liver and adipose tissue, and is essential for maintaining cell structure and function.


What characteristic of carbon C makes it essential to living organisms?

The characteristic of carbon that makes it essential to living organisms is its ability to form stable covalent bonds with other elements, allowing for the vast diversity of organic molecules in biological systems, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Carbon's ability to form long chains and branched structures enables the complexity and diversity required for life processes.


Why does a lipid leave a translucent stain on brown paper?

Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that do not mix well with water. When a lipid comes into contact with brown paper, the paper absorbs the lipid from the solution because both are nonpolar substances. This results in a translucent stain as the lipid molecules are deposited on the paper, creating a semi-transparent appearance.

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