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Write a note on lipids |
| Answer» Lipids\tLipids are Heterogeneous organic compounds. They contain Carbon, hydrogen, less amount of oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, sulphur\tThese are Water insoluble; therefore they form part of membranes that divide water components in the body\tLipids perform the following functions:\tEnergy storage in the form of Oils & fatsStructural roles in Cell membraneMessenger (steroid hormones)Constituents of Plants pigments chlorophyll, carotene etc, Wax, rubber, Vitamins A, E, KFat acts as an insulator that conserves body heat in animalsFat underneath the skin also act as shock absorber\t\t | |