Lipids

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Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells. Another word for "fat."

1. main source of stored E

2. creates cell membrane

3. insulation

4. buoyancy

5. waterproof covering

6. non-polar=does not dissolve in water

fats, oils, waxes, certain vitamins, hormones, steroids and most of the non-protein membrane of cells.