Proteins
What are proteins made of
Amino acids
This type of lipid is used by your body for long-term energy storage.
fats
This organelle inside the cell is responsible for building proteins
ribosome
This type of lipid is made of glycerol and three fatty acids.
triglycerides
This type of bond links amino acids together to form a protein chain.
peptide bond
This type of lipid is solid at room temperature and is commonly found in butter and lard.
saturated fats
Proteins help speed up chemical reactions in the body. These special proteins are called this.
enzymes
This type of lipid is usually liquid at room temperature and is found in things like olive oil and vegetable oil.
unsaturated fats
This type of lipid is made by your body and helps make hormones and vitamin D.
cholesterol