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Classification of lipids according to chemical structure | PPT | Chemical structure, Medical school stuff, Biochemistry notes

Lipids are organic molecules that are insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar solvents. They provide structure to cell membranes, store energy, and function as signaling molecules. Lipids include fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, glycolipids, steroids, terpenes, and carotenoids. Fats and oils are triglycerides made of glycerol bonded to three fatty acids, and are solid or liquid depending on temperature. Phospholipids contain fatty acids, glycerol, and a phosphate group, giving them a…

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