SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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Waterproofs, insulates, and stores energy long-term
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Proteins
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Nucleic Acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One type of lipid, the triglycerides, is sequestered as fat in adipose cells, which serve as the energy-storage depot for organisms and also provide thermal insulation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrophobic. Oils are used in the fur / feathers of animals as waterproofing. This is because the lipid tail of molecule is hydrophobic as the water is polar. They are good insulators as they have thick fat layers that trap air inside.
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