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A wax is a simple lipid which is an ester of a long-chain alcohol and a fatty acid. The alcohol may contain from 12-32 carbon atoms. Waxes are found in nature as coatings on leaves and stems. The wax prevents the plant from losing excessive amounts of water.
Fats, oils and waxes belong to a group of compounds called lipids. Fats and oils have the same chemical structure. Fats that are liquid at room temperature are called oils. Fats and oils are insoluble (do not dissolve) in water.The cell membrane is made up of lipids and proteins.Fats and oils are made-up of two kinds of molecules, glycerol and fatty acids. Three fatty acids are bonded to one glycerol to form a lipid called a triglyceride.Each fatty acid is made of a chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached.ats and oils are made-up of two kinds of molecules, glycerol and fatty acids. Three fatty acids are bonded to one glycerol to form a lipid called a triglyceride. Each fatty acid is made of a chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached.