What are the examples of lipids?
Posted October 12, 2023
Answer
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
Additional resources
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