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What are the examples of lipids?

Posted October 12, 2023

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Lipids are macromolecules that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. They have multiple essential functions in animals and plants.

Some well-known examples of lipids include:

Butter
Ghee
Cheese
Fish oil
Nut & Seed oil
Hormones
Waxes
Phospholipids
Cholesterol
Beeswax

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