Question

Write note on derived lipids

Answer 1

Derived lipids are the substances derived from simple and compound lipids by hydrolysis. These includes fatty acids, alcohols, monoglycerides and diglycerides, steroids, terpenes, carotenoids. The most common derived lipids are steroids, terpenes and carotenoids.

Answer 2

Answer:

Derived lipids:

Hydrolysis product ofsimple and compoundlipids is called derived lipids. They include fatty acid, glycerol, sphingosine and steroid derivatives. Steroid derivatives are phenanthrene structures that are quite different from lipids made up of fatty acids.