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Lipids are not polymers but are macromolecules. So we cannot speak of monomers and polymers of lipids.
Lipids are triglycerides, the simplest form being formed by a condensation reaction between a molecule of glycerol (which has 3 -OH groups) and 3 fatty acids.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoPhospholipids are oligomers. Triglycerides consist of one glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acids and are thus strictly speaking an oligomer and not a polymer. Phospholipids are composed of one glycerol molecule bonded to a phosphate group and two fatty acids.
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∙ 12y agoLipids do not have monomers. They have a backbone mineral called glycerol, which is similar to a monomer. Lipids themselves are the polymer.
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∙ 12y agoPhospholipids are polymers because they are composed of 2 fatty acid molecules attached to a glycerol molecule. Fatty acids are the monomers of lipids. Phospholipid also creates the bilayer.
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∙ 13y agoIts a Polymer
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∙ 13y agoNeither. Technically, they're triesters.
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What is the monomers and polymers of lipids?
Lipids do not have monomers and they themselves are the polymer
Which of the major types of biological molecules does NOT consist of monomers and polymers?
The major type of biological molecules that does not consist of monomers and polymers are Lipids. Although triglycerides are created by the combination of similar molecules, others, steroids, are not.
What is the term for the building block of polymers?
Monomers
when monomers are joined together what do they form?
Monomers joined together make a polymer.
When monomers combine they form what?
Monomers hook up to form polymers. There is a link below that will lead you to the Wikipedia post on polymers.Water is also produced, this is a condensation reaction.
What are the polymers of lipids?
The polymers of lipids are simply its monomers (fatty acids and glycerol) connected
Are fats polymers or monomers?
Polymers, they are lipids which are long carbon chains
What is the monomers and polymers of lipids?
Lipids do not have monomers and they themselves are the polymer
What nmacromolecule is not organized in repeating units of monomers?
That are the lipids. They have fatty acids and glucerols
Which of the major types of biological molecules does NOT consist of monomers and polymers?
The major type of biological molecules that does not consist of monomers and polymers are Lipids. Although triglycerides are created by the combination of similar molecules, others, steroids, are not.
What are the names of monomers and polymers of lipids?
the scientific name is hypobinkofel but in our terminology it is thisisfakeidiot cheers ;)
What is the polymer of lipids?
Fatty Acids are the polymers or building blocks of lipids
How are monomers related to polymers.?
Monomers are the building blocks of polymers.
What is the difference between polymers and monomers?
What is the difference between monomers and polymers?
Which is smaller polymers or monomers?
Monomers.
What do monomers and polymers have to do with photosynthesis?
Monomers come together to form polymers through dehydration condensation and polymers split apart from monomers through hydrolysis.
What is the term for the building block of polymers?
Monomers
