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They make an important fuel source. A gram of fat is also capable of storing twice as much energy as a gram of a polysaccaride
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoits a source of energy (twice as much as carbohydrates), insulation against heat loss, some hormones, cell membranes, and insulation of nerve fibres
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∙ 9y agoFats are important energy storage compounds since they are able to store excess foods. The energy is released whenever it is needed for any function in the body.
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∙ 14y agoWhen it's cold, it's use that fat to warm up the human a little bit.
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∙ 12y agoThe main principle in play here is called Energy Density. Lipids contain more calories per gram than either protein or carbohydrate.
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What are plant fats?
Unsaturated fats (fats that are liquid at room temp)
If all fats are lipids why aren't all lipids fats?
They are all fats...
Is saturated fats a lipid?
Technically yes, however, Saturated Fats are better sub-catagorized under fats themselves. I say that Saturated Fats are technically Lipids because Lipids are composed of: Fats, Oils, and Waxes.
What is a characteristic of unsaterated fats?
There are no such things as "unsaterated" fats.
Fats are a type of what kind of biomolecules?
Fats are classified as lipids.
Of what importance are fats to plants?
Fats are energy source of the plants.
What is the importance of fats and lipids?
Fats and lipids help transfer and store fat soluble vitamins.
What is the importance of small intestine?
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are fully digested in the small intestine.
What is the biological importance of unsaturated fats?
The purpose of fats is to help store and use energy, padding of the organs, hormone production, as well as signaling and stabalizing processes in the body.
What is the importance of unsaturated fats?
The purpose of fats is to help store and use energy, padding of the organs, hormone production, as well as signaling and stabalizing processes in the body.
What functions do lipids could you describe to convince the person of the importance of fats to his or her health?
lipids are nonpolar molecules that include fats, oils, and cholesterol. Like carbohydrates, most lipids contain chains of carbon atoms bonded to oxygen and hydrogen atoms.
Fats domino the fat man?
Probably fats because he is fats the fats in the fats are fat.
What are 2 classes of fats?
There are four primary categories of fats. These include monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, as well as trans fats.
Is it polyunsaturated fats or monounsaturated fats or saturated fats or trans fats in cheese?
MOINOSATURATED
What are the different kind of fats?
The three different kinds of fats are: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and Polyunsaturated Fats. Hope this is what you were looking for!
What are the three different kinds of fats?
The three different kinds of fats are: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and Polyunsaturated Fats. Hope this is what you were looking for!
What are plant fats?
Unsaturated fats (fats that are liquid at room temp)
