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The simple answer is lipids are generally molecules that mix poorly with water and proteins are the basic building blocks of tissues. Proteins can be and are often larger than lipids, usually falling into the macromolecule category. Structurally, lipids have long hydrocarbon tails and some form of hydrophilic head while proteins are polymers composed of the 20 amino acids. Proteins, as mentioned, can be very large molecules and the chemical properties of a protein's amino acids give it a specific 3D shape. Looking at a cell, phospholipids, a type of lipid, make up the cell membrane, while proteins make up the various transport channels and functional assemblies attached to the membrane. It's a big question to answer, I hope this helps some.
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How are lypids and proteins similar?
First of all, lypids are supposed to be lipids. Lipids, phospholipids, make up the membrane. Proteins, also work for the cell. Proteins do ALOT of jobs. There are hundreds and hundreds of different types of proteins. Enzymes protect the cell and so on.
Are phospholipids proteins?
No, they are lipids.
In addition to proteins organic molecules is also found in cellular membranes?
Three different types of molecules appear in the membrane of a cell. These molecules are lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Name the polymer of carbohydrates proteins lipids and nucleic acid?
Carbohydrates: starch Lipids: Glycerol Proteins: polypeptides nucleic acid: nucleotides
What are four names of macromolecules?
Macromolecules are very large molecules. The term is used for the four biopolymers nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. It is also used to describe non-polymeric molecules - such as macrocycles.
Are lipids proteins?
lipids are fats
What are the four macromolecules of life?
The four major macromolecules are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
How are lypids and proteins similar?
First of all, lypids are supposed to be lipids. Lipids, phospholipids, make up the membrane. Proteins, also work for the cell. Proteins do ALOT of jobs. There are hundreds and hundreds of different types of proteins. Enzymes protect the cell and so on.
Where do lipids and proteins go?
lipids are fats so to fat ducts and proteins in muscles
What elements is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?
Nitrogen is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids
What element is found in proteins but not in in carbohydrates and lipids?
Nitrogen is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids
Are enyzmes lipids or proteins?
Enzymes are proteins.
What different foods represent the different structures of organelles?
Water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, salts, ions and vitamins.
What are the types of organic compounds?
Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.
Are ensymes lipids?
No, they a proteins.
Are phospholipids proteins?
No, they are lipids.
Are lipids true polymers, or do they have a different chemical structure?
Lipids are not considered true polymers because they do not have a repeating chain of monomers like proteins or nucleic acids. Lipids have a different chemical structure, typically consisting of fatty acids and glycerol.
