MM: Lipids Lesson

Lipids

You may not have heard of lipids - but you probably have heard about fats!

Examples of lipids include fats, waxes, oils, and steroids. Lipids are insoluble (do not dissolve) in water and they store high amounts of energy.

Is Butter a Lipid?

Watch the presentation below to learn more about lipids.

Three Types

Learn about lipids! Explore the three types and their roles in the human body.

Let's Get Back to the Kitchen
Our macromolecule sandwich is tasting a little dry. Let's go back to the kitchen and add some lipids!

Lipids Challenge and Before You Go

Practice Time! Use the knowledge you learned from the lesson to complete the practice activities below.

Answer Key Links to an external site.

Before You Go You Need To Know

The following key points are from the explore section of the lesson. You must know the following information before moving to the next lesson. This is just a summary of the key points.

What is the monomer of lipids?

Fatty acids and glycerol

2. What is the function of lipids?

Store energy, a component of the cell membrane

3. What are some examples of lipids?

Oils and waxes

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