Question

What are simple lipids? Give an example.

Answer 1

What are simple lipids, compound lipids and derived lipids?
Lipids are important constituent of of the diet because they are a source of high energy value. Lipids are also important because of the fat-soluble vitamins, and essential fatty acids found in the fat of the natural food stuffs. Body fat serves as a very good source of energy, it is stored in adipose tissues. They also act as insulating material in the subcutaneous tissues and are also seen around certain organs. Lipids combined with proteins are important constituents of the cell membranes and mitochondria of the cell. Lipids are not generally macromolecules.

Simple Lipids or Homolipids

Simple lipids are the esters of fatty acids with various alcohols.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Simple lipids -

• Simple lipids are the esters of fatty acids with alcohol without any other groups.

# Examples of simple lipids -

• Triglycerides - butter, lard, oil
• Waxes - chitin, paraffin

◆ Complex lipids -

• Complex lipids are the esters of fatty acids with alcohol and other groups.

# Examples of complex lipids -

• Phospholipids
• Glycolipids
• Lipoproteins

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