- Lipid are organic compounds insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol, ether and chloroform.
- They contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but the proportion of oxygen to hydrogen is lower than in carbohydrates. Some lipid also contain phosphorus and nitrogen.
- The main groups of lipids are:
- triglycerides (fats and oils)
- steroids
- waxes
Saturated Fats vs Unsaturated Fats
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cuaQRZJfFo&t=160s
https://pediaa.com/difference-between-saturated-and-unsaturated-fats/
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