Functions of Fats

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Mind Map on Functions of Fats, created by eleanor.m.morrel on 16/10/2015.
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Functions of Fats
  1. Energy Storage
    1. It creates and releases 2x as much energy per gram as carbohydrates
      1. It's easy to build up (condensation reaction)
        1. It's insoluable
        2. Cushions internal organs
          1. Protects them against bumps.
          2. Provides thermal insualtion
            1. E.g. Goosebumps are fats in skin deposits.
            2. Electrical insulation
              1. Fats in the form of Myelin wrap nerve cells
              2. In seeds
                1. Are low density to make seeds light enough to be dispersed far.
                2. Waterproof
                  1. Make up the waxy cuticle of leaves
                  2. Allow animals to be buoyant
                    1. For example ducks.
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