PRESENTATION OUTLINE
You can tell what a lipid is by the long tails and/or the four rings that bind them together.
Three important functions of lipids
They are an energy reserve, they they are the basis for hormones and vitamins, and they are critical components for cellular membrane
A lipid is an organic compound of which is a fatty acid and that cant dissolve in water
Lipids have long chains of alkyl groups
Lipids include natural oils waxes and steroids
Lipids protect tissues from damage
The primary function of fats is to store energy
The most common steroid is cholesterol
Lipids can be extracted from plants and animals