| Term | Definition |
|---|
| lipids | hydrophobic macromolecules used for long-term energy storage |
| fats | composed of glycerol and three fatty acids |
| steroids | four-ringed lipids that make up some hormones and cholesterol; includes testosterone and estrogen |
| saturated fats | typcally solid at room temperature; fatty acid tails have single covalent bonds that are hard to break |
| unsaturated fats | typically liquid at room temperatures and called oils; fatty acid tails have some double covalent bonds that are easy to break |
| testosterone | male sex hormone |
| estrogen | female sex hormone |
| cholesterol | foundation for making steroid hormones; necessary for cell membranes; too much can clog arteries |
Combine with other sets
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