What are lipids? Write all types with their examples?
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Explanation:
types of lipids,
Fats and oils : These are biomolecules containing carbon and hydrogen with few oxygen molecules. Based on the structure they are classified as saturated (solid at room temperature) and unsaturated (liquid at room temperature). These are used as energy reserves.
Triglycerides : A complex of fatty acids with glycerol.
Phospholipids: Phospholipids are complexes of lipids with phosphate group. These are the main structural components of the cell membrane.
Steroids : These are more complicated in structure. These are known to perform various important functions in the body. Examples: steroid hormones, cholesterols.
Lipids are a group of naturally occurring biomolecules which are present inside the cells. They are hydrophobic in nature, this means that they are insoluble in water. Lipids perform a number of structural and functional roles inside the cells. Lipids are divided into various groups:
Fats and oils
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Waxes
Steroids
Any large numbers of natural substances that does not dissolve in water...
There are many different types of lipids. Examples of common lipids include butter, vegetable oil, cholesterol and other steroids, waxes, phospholipids, and fat-soluble vitamins