Describe fats and oils, and what makes triglycerides solid (fats) or liquid (oils). List examples of lipids except fats and oils (triglycerides). What is the main material of the plasma membrane? (draw a schematic figure)

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  1. Describe fats and oils, and what makes triglycerides solid (fats) or liquid (oils).
  2. List examples of lipids except fats and oils (triglycerides).
  3. What is the main material of the plasma membrane? (draw a schematic figure)
  4. Describe micelles and liposomes (if needed, draw a figure).
  5. The plasma membrane is ___________permeable.
  6. Describe how an active transport works (with an example _________ channel).
  7. In the Na+/K+ channel, how many ions move across the membrane?
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