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Lipids are a diverse family of biomolecules that include fats, waxes, phospholipids and steroids. They are insoluble in water due to their nonpolar characteristics. Lipids serve important functions such as energy storage, cell signaling, and as structural components of cell membranes. The main categories of lipids include simple lipids like fats and oils, complex lipids like phospholipids, and sterols such as cholesterol. Phospholipids are a key component of cell membranes due to their ability to interact w
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- Mary Rose Bobis Vicente
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