Lipids
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Definition
- group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water.
- Examples:
- fats
- waxes
- oils
- hormones
Phospholipids Bilayer
Amphiphilic (or Amphipathic) molecule
- both hydrophilic & hydrophobic parts
- Phosphate head - hydrophilic
- Fatty acid tails - hydrophilic
Semi-Permeable
- allows certain materials to go through the cell.
Pliable
- can be easily bent (flexible).