Question

What kind of organic molecules are fats, oils, waxes, and steroids?

Answer 1

Lipids are a class of substances that are insoluble in water (and other polar solvents), but are soluble in nonpolar substances (such as ether or chloroform). There are three major groups of lipids: Triglycerides include fats, oils, and waxes. They consist of three fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule.

Answer 2

They belong to a heterogenous group known as lipids which are characterized by their immiscibility with water and great miscibility with nonpolar solvents.