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Types of Lipids and Their Structure
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Lipids are a major group of biological molecules, and their structure helps explain their different forms. Many lipids are built from fatty acids, which are long hydrocarbon chains with a carboxyl group. The carbon chain is hydrophobic, meaning it does not mix well with water, while the carboxyl group is the acidic end.
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Los lípidos son un grupo de moléculas hidrófobas que incluyen a los triglicéridos, que se utilizan para almacenar energía, y los fosfolípidos, que son los principales componentes estructurales de las membranas celulares. Los triglicéridos y la mayoría de los fosfolípidos consisten en cadenas de glicerol y ácidos grasos. Los ácidos grasos tienen ...
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