Lipids

| In saturated fats the carbons have no double bonds. This causes the hydrocarbon chains to be straight. It also makes them easier for you body to break down
| In unsaturated fats the carbons have double bonds. This causes the hydrocarbon chains to be crooked and bent. It also makes them harder for you body to breakdown
| This is an example of a diglyceride. It has only two hydrocarbon chains.
| This is an example of a phospholipid they are a very important component of cell membranes
Coming soon | Steroids are found in cell membranes. They also comprise many hormones.