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Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include...
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Takes a look at the structure of fatty acids, phospholipids, and steroids.
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lipid also lipide ( ) n. Any of a group of organic compounds, including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides, that are insoluble in
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The common feature of these lipids is that they are all esters of moderate to ... The important class of lipids called steroids are actually metabolic derivatives ...
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Unlike other groups of molecules, lipids comprise a broad and diverse range of ... 3 Triglycerides: the energy storage lipids. 4 Phospholipids: membrane components ...
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On function for Lipids is that of Energy storage. Lipids contain a lot of ... Since Lipids are generally insoluble in polar substances such as water, they are ...
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- Lipids. Phospholipids are Like Triglycerides with a Phosphate Group ... between the hydrophobic lipid molecules in the tails. More Membranes and Lipids ...
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Lipids are one of the major constituents of foods, and are important in our diet ... They are a major source of energy and provide essential lipid nutrients. ...
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Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... Lipids contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but have far less oxygen ...
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Organic molecules making up triglycerides, steroids, and waxes.
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Developed by Baylor College of Medicine, Lipids Online provides up-to-date resources for researchers, faculty, and clinicians in atherosclerosis and other lipid ...
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The packing of lipids within the bilayer also affects its mechanical properties, ... Lipids self-assemble into this structure because of the hydrophobic effect, ...
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The most abundant lipids are the triesters formed when a glycerol molecule ... These lipids have been known by a variety of names, including fat, neutral fat, ...
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4. Complex lipids (lipoproteins, glycolipids) ... The carboxylic acid products found in the saponifiable lipids are referred to as fatty acids. ...
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All about lipids,their description,distribution
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Lipids - Definition of Lipids at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with ... Link To lipids. HDL & LDL Cholesterol ... Lipids do not dissolve in water. ...
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Features a collection of diagrams illustrating their molecular structure. ... Lipid rafts & caveolae. Membrane proteins. Integral protein structure ...
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On the contrary, lipids are crucial to cell function (such as cellular membrane ... lipids, unlike carbohydrates, tend to be only minimally hydrated and, in turn, ...
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Media in category "Lipids" The following 64 files are in this category, out of 64 total. ... Retrieved from "http://commons.wikimedia
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