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There are four main groups of lipids. They are fatty acids, glycerides, non glycerides, and complex lipids. The groups are determined based on storage of energy, structure of cell membranes, and signal of chemical biological activities.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoLipids may be broadly defined as hydrophobic or amphiphilic small molecules.
lipids may be divided into: fatty acids, glycerolipids, glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, sterol lipids, prenol lipids, saccharolipids and polyketides
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∙ 9y agoLipids are a group of biological molecules that all share two distinct characteristics: they are insoluble in water, and they are rich in energy.
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What is the definition of 'Lipid Bilayer'?
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Is fatty acids a lipid?
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lipid
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What is lipid bilayer?
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What are the main components of a lipid?
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What is the definition of 'Lipid Bilayer'?
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A type of lipid that consists of four carbon rings to which various funtional groups are attached and that usually has a physiological action?
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What provides support for cell and has two subparts?
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