Tagged: Derived lipids

October 5, 2020

Types of Derived lipids, Steroids, Animal sterols, Plant sterols, bile acids, Is cholesterol a derived lipid?

Lipids are classified into simple, compound (conjugated), and derived lipids. Derived Lipids include fatty acids, glycerol, steroids, other alcohols, fatty aldehydes, ketone bodies, hydrocarbons, lipid-soluble vitamins, and hormones. As they are uncharged, acylglycerols (glycerides),...

Biology

October 2, 2020

Complex Lipids function, definition, types and structure, Phospholipids and Glycolipids

Complex lipids are widely distributed in plants, bacteria, and animals. They are the major constituents of cell membranes but they are found also in circulating fluids. Complex lipids can be classified into four main...

Biology

September 30, 2020

Classification of lipids, Simple lipids & fatty acids, Triacylglycerols & importance of true fats

Lipids are heterogeneous groups of organic compounds related, either actually or potentially to fatty acids, they contain C, H, and O, they may also contain P, N, and S. Lipids play many important roles...