Lipids: Structure and Function

The absence of polar groups

Because they contain more energy per gram than other biological molecules

Fats (of animal origin) are solid at room temperature, while oils (of plant origin) like corn oil and soybean oil are liquid at room temperature

<p>Presence of nonpolar groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fats in animals and oils in plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To form a membrane that separates the cell from its environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon and hydrogen atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers