describe the different type of lipid .add a note on them
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Lipids are broadly classifies into Simple lipids, Conjugate lipids and Derived lipids.
Simple lipids are esters of fatty acids with various alcohol.(Organic acids and alcohol that react to form esters.)
Conjugate lipids are esters of fatty acids with alcohol BUT they contain other substances.
Derived lipids are of two types- Steroids and Prostaglandin.
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