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Biochemistry of the Cell

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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Os lipídios são um grupo de moléculas hidrofóbicas que incluem triglicerídeos, que são utilizados para armazenar energia, e fosfolipídios, que são os principais componentes estruturais das membranas celulares. Os triglicerídeos e a maioria dos fosfolipídios consiste em glicerol e cadeias de ácidos gordos. Os ácidos gordos têm grupos de metilo nu...

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