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match each type of lipid to its main function in cells.
phospholipids
fats
be stored for later use as an energy source
form cell membranes that separate the contents of cells from the environment
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Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail structure that makes them ideal for forming the bilayer structure of cell membranes, which separate the cell's interior from the external environment. Fats (triglycerides) are highly efficient at storing chemical energy, which cells can access later when needed.
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- phospholipids: form cell membranes that separate the contents of cells from the environment
- fats: be stored for later use as an energy source