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miss Akunina [59]
3 years ago
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Compare the structures and functions of the biomolecules lipids and starches.

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alisha [4.7K]3 years ago
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Lipids:

Lipids may be defined as the class of organic compounds that are either fatty acids or their derivatives. Lipids mainly composed of a glycerol molecule, long hydrocarbon chains and a phosphate or other chemical group. The main function of lipids are: They acts as energy fuel and acts as a main constituent of plasma membrane.

Starches

Starch may be defined as a type of carbohydrate and present in plants as well as animal. Starch mainly composed of large glucose units linked through the glycosidic bonds. The main function of starch is to provide energy to an organism.

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