Lipids belong to the group of organic compounds and they are known to be an important biological molecule. The lipids are insoluble in water and they are responsible for providing insulation. Moreover, they also help in storing energy, about 9 kcal energy is stored in 1g of lipid.
The membranes present in the cells of the living systems are composed of lipid molecules i.e., phospholipids as they do not allow water to interact with the membranes. The lipids are also present in the form of hormones which act as chemical messengers and help the systems in their normal functioning.
Sphingomyelins are lipids with the following general structure: /
To what class of lipids do the bile salts belong?
Describe the transport of lipids digested in the lumen of the intestines
Why are lipids (triglycerides) such an efficient molecule for the
Why must dietary lipids be processed before enzymatic digestion can be effective
Steroids are among the lipids with no ______. a. double
Your body’s main energy reservoir is _________. a. glycogen stored
Numerous studies have shown that high blood cholesterol leads to artery clogging
