Biology · Glossary

What is Waxes?

Also known as: wax

Definition 9.6 University Biology — Year 1 · Chapter 9 — Lipids

Waxes are esters of a fatty acid with a long-chain alcohol: solid, entirely hydrophobic, and used as coatings — the cuticle of leaves (Chapter 3), the surface of insects, the waterproofing of feathers and fur, the comb of bees.

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