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What is the role of fats in the body?
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chief form of stored energy
provide energy for muscular work major component of cell membranes protects internal organs against trauma/shock provides raw materials for synthesis of many components |
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Why is there an even number of carbons in lipids?
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when FAs are hydrolyzed in digestion, they are broken apart into 2 carbon segements
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What are phospholipids?
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emulsifying agents (one fat soluble and one insoluble end)
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