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What are lipids made up of?
Glycerol backbone, 2 fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group
What is the function of cholesterol in the body?
To help take in fats and vitamins, and make hormones
What are HDL and LDL?
High-density lipoproteins and low-density lipoproteins
Why do cholesterol and triglycerides combine with proteins to make lipoproteins?
To enable them to move throughout the body
What are lipids?
Fatty or waxy substances that don’t dissolve in water
Test your knowledge of lipids with this quiz! Learn about the composition and functions of lipids, including cholesterol, and their role in cell membranes. Explore how oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen bond to form these essential substances in the body.
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