Lipids: simple, compound and derived lipids
Chemical constituents of living cells · Biology
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A groundnut seed contains mostly triglycerides. When the seed germinates in darkness, it breaks down these stored lipids into fatty acids, then converts them to glucose for energy — which is why oilseeds can sprout and grow leaves before they start photosynthesis.