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Write a note on lipids

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Write a note on lipids
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Yogita Ingle 3 years, 6 months ago

Lipids

  • Lipids are Heterogeneous organic compounds. They contain Carbon, hydrogen, less amount of oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, sulphur
  • These are Water insoluble; therefore they form part of membranes that divide water components in the body
  • Lipids perform the following functions:
    • Energy storage in the form of Oils & fats
    • Structural roles in Cell membrane
    • Messenger (steroid hormones)
    • Constituents of Plants pigments chlorophyll, carotene etc, Wax, rubber, Vitamins A, E, K
    • Fat acts as an insulator that conserves body heat in animals
    • Fat underneath the skin also act as shock absorber
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