Triglycerides

 

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Summary: 1) Triglycerides (Fig. 2.18) Composed of glycerol (a carbohydrate) linked to 3 long-chain fatty acids Used by cell to store energy 2) Phospholipids (Fig. 2.19) Fat with phosphate group substituted in place of 1 fatty acid

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