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Theme B - Form & Function

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

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	<li>Imagine lipids as nature&#39;s greasy wonders! 🍟</li>
	<li>They&#39;re like the VIP guests of a party that only attend non-polar solvent events. Think of them hanging out in exclusive clubs called ethanol, toluene, or acetone. 🍸🍹</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Saying lipids are hydrophobic is kinda like saying your pet cat is scared of water. Well, not exactly! 🐱</li>
	<li>In reality, lipids aren&rsquo;t &quot;scared&quot; of water, they just prefer the company of non-polar pals. It&rsquo;s a bit like choosing to hang out with your favorite group of friends over a group you&#39;re not so close to!</li>
</ul>

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	<li>
	Oils: Think of olive oil on a chilly day! 🥶🍶

	<ul>
		<li>Melting point? Below 20&deg;C.</li>
		<li>What happens? They become solid when it&#39;s cold. So, if you&#39;ve ever seen coconut oil go hard in winter, now you know why!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Fats: Imagine butter sitting on your kitchen table! 🧈

	<ul>
		<li>Melting point? Between 20&deg;C and 37&deg;C.</li>
		<li>Character? A shape-shifter! Solid at room temp (like butter) and liquid inside us (because our body is warmer).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Waxes: Consider the wax on your car on a super sunny day! 🌞🚗

	<ul>
		<li>Melting point? Above 37&deg;C.</li>
		<li>Specialty? They can melt under hot sun, making your car all shiny and glossy!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Steroids: They&#39;re like the unique kids in the lipid family with a funky four-ring bling! 💍

	<ul>
		<li>Structure? Four-ring structure - imagine 4 intertwined rings that make them stand out!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Lipids are more like social butterflies 🦋 who have a favorite hangout spot and some quirky family members with their own unique traits!

Explore Hydrophobic Lipid Properties

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Biology SL

Theme B - Form & Function

Explore Hydrophobic Lipid Properties

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What are lipids?

Why don't lipids mix with water?

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Theme B - Form & Function

Explore Hydrophobic Lipid Properties

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What are lipids?

Why don't lipids mix with water?

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