Waxes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of waxes?
A
Lipids that serve as coating for plants and animal coverings
2
Q
What are examples of natural waxes
A
Beeswax, Carnauba wax, spermaceti wax
3
Q
What are waxes used for?
A
protection and waterproofing
4
Q
What is the structure of steroids
A
Four carbon rings with no fatty acid tails
5
Q
What are the functions of steroids?
A
Components of animal cell membranes, modified to form sex hormones
6
Q
What can high cholesterol cause
A
Alters the fluidity of the membrane causing atherosclerosis (hardening/blocking arteries)
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