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Lipids are essential components of living matter, serving as storage molecules, transport forms, and constituents of cell membranes. The digestion of lipids involves enzymes like lipase and phospholipases, which break down triglycerides and phospholipids into absorbable products. Impaired lipid digestion can lead to conditions such as steatorrhea, while proper absorption is facilitated by bile salts and results in the formation of chylomicrons for transport in the lymphatic system.
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