[IB Biology: Chemistry Review #3]


20. Two functions of lipids include:

a. long term energy storage.

b. insulation, where a layer of fat under the skin reduces heat loss.

c. lipids are less dense than water so help animals float.

d. Chemical messengers- Steroid hormones (testosterone & estrogen).

e. Lipid bilayers of cell membranes.

 

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