Waxes
Wax covers some aquatic birds' feathers and some plants' leaf surfaces. Because of waxes' hydrophobic nature, they prevent water from sticking on the surface (Figure). Long fatty acid chains esterified to long-chain alcohols comprise waxes.
Wax covers some aquatic birds' feathers and some plants' leaf surfaces. Because of waxes' hydrophobic nature, they prevent water from sticking on the surface (Figure). Long fatty acid chains esterified to long-chain alcohols comprise waxes.