Question

waxes are complex structures composed of long - chain fatty acids bonded to long - chain alcohols and other hydrocarbons. in plants, aquatic birds, and some other organisms, waxes provide a waterproof - like barrier that prevents the loss of water or absorption of too much water. wax is secreted by bees to create the structure of honeycombs, and in some insects, waxes help to provided rigidity to exoskeletons. 7. what is the primary function of lipids? 8. why do lipids technically not have true monomer?

Explanation:

For question 7, lipids have multiple functions but energy - storage and forming biological membranes are primary ones. For question 8, lipids are not polymers in the traditional sense as they are not made up of identical repeating subunits like true polymers with monomers. Instead, they are composed of different components such as fatty acids and glycerol in the case of triglycerides.

Answer:

1. Lipids primarily function in energy - storage and forming biological membranes.
2. Lipids technically do not have a true monomer because they are not composed of identical repeating subunits; for example, triglycerides are made of fatty acids and glycerol.