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Lipids are unique due to their hydrophobic nature, which allows them to form structures like cell membranes that separate aqueous environments. Unlike proteins and carbohydrates, lipids are not polymers made from repeating monomers; instead, they consist of various hydrophobic molecules, including fats, oils, and sterols. Their diverse structures enable them to serve critical roles in energy storage, insulation, and signaling within biological systems. Additionally, their ability to form lipid bilayers is essential for cellular organization and function.
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A unique thing about lipids is that they?
Do not dissolve in water
Where are the lipids made in the cell?
The smooth ER makes lipids.
What makes lipids and gets rid of chemicals and poison?
Smooth E.R. produces lipids
What part of the cell makes and transports lipids and carbohydrates?
The Cell Membrane is the part of the cell that makes lipids and carbohydrates. It transports these parts, as well.
What makes lipids?
The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
What are there monomers of lipids?
The question makes no sense.
What makes up 95 percent of the lipids in the diet?
Triglycerides
What is the part of the cell that makes lipids?
Endoplasmic reticulum(ER)
What is in heavy cream that makes it possible to whip it?
Butterfat (Lipids).
What makes lipids different from others organic compounds?
dinosaur
What fat makes up?
Carbon hydrogen and oxygen
What is the solubility of lipids in chloroform?
Lipids are highly soluble in chloroform due to its non-polar nature, which matches the non-polar characteristics of lipids. This solubility property makes chloroform a common solvent for extracting lipids in laboratory experiments.
