Primary roles in biological systems:
- Energy Storage (limitless)
- Cell Membranes
- Heat Insulation
- Internal Organ Shielding
Fats are stored in adipose tissues- Adipose cells consist of a nucleus and a large globule of fat
Fat molecules are non-polar making them hydophobic- They cannot interact with water
Excess carbohydrase can be converted into fat
Fats are also known as triglycerides (TG):
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