Biological Molecules - Lipids (Part 1) | BIALIGY.com

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• Video Title: Biological Molecules - Lipids (Part 1) | BIALIGY.com
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• Duration: 00:10:09

Overview

This video introduces lipids as the final category of biological macromolecules. It explains their hydrophobic nature, structure, and function as a significant energy storage molecule. The video differentiates between saturated and unsaturated fats and discusses triglycerides as the primary form of fat storage in the body.

Key takeaways

• Hydrophobic Nature: Lipids are water-fearing and only dissolve in non-polar substances. This property stems from their structure, which is rich in non-polar hydrocarbons.
• Energy Storage: Fats, a type of lipid, are an efficient way to store energy, providing nine calories per gram compared to four calories per gram for carbohydrates and proteins.
• Structure of Fats: Fats consist of a glycerol molecule bonded to one, two, or three fatty acids via ester linkages, formed through a condensation reaction.
• Triglycerides: The most common form of fat storage is triglycerides, also known as triacylglycerol, which are composed of glycerol and three fatty acids.
• Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats: Saturated fats have all carbon atoms fully bonded with hydrogen, leading to a closely packed structure that is solid at room temperature (e.g., butter). Unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon atoms, resulting in a less packed structure that is liquid at room temperature (e.g., plant fats).