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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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Les lipides sont un groupe de molécules hydrophobes qui incluent les triglycérides, qui sont utilisés pour stocker l'énergie, et les phospholipides, qui sont les principaux composants structurels des membranes cellulaires. Les triglycérides et la plupart des phospholipides se composent de chaînes de glycérol et d'acides gras. Les acides gras ont...
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