Why are lipids important to cell structure and function?

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Why are lipids important to cell structure and function?

Answer 1

It must be part of our precious bodily fluids.  

Answer 2

Lubrication for efficiency

Fat is stored energy

And having lots of lipid cells makes it easier to stay warm (insulation)

Answer 3

They keep water from entering or leaving the cell.

Answer 4

without any lipids (fats) your body would not be able to heal and stop the bleeding.  

Answer 5

Energy storage

buoyancy

insulation (but thats for animals not cells really)

dunno...cant think of anything else!

Answer 6

I believe it's in here someplace.

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Answer 7

because lipids are body's guard.every lipid cell can produce over 90 ATP.

Answer 8

lipids are fat which absorbs proteins and carbs. They  create a protective layer for the cell.