Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. A triglyceride consists of a glycerol and three fatty acids. It is the major type of lipid used for energy storage and it is found in droplets within the cytoplasm. It is non-polar and relatively insoluble.Many foods contain fats. Most meat, poultry, seafood, and even fish, also junk food like chips, soda and cakes ect.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Lipid used for energy storage
Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. A triglyceride consists of a glycerol and three fatty acids. It is the major type of lipid used for energy storage and it is found in droplets within the cytoplasm. It is non-polar and relatively insoluble.Many foods contain fats. Most meat, poultry, seafood, and even fish, also junk food like chips, soda and cakes ect.
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