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What is the word lipid derived from?
What is the word lipid derived from?
The word lipid is derived from the Greek word 'Lipos', which means FAT.
What are lipids made up of?
What are lipids made up of?
Lipids are made up of C, H, O, and sometimes P & N.
In what type of solvents are lipids soluble?
In what type of solvents are lipids soluble?
Lipids are soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene, chloroform, acetone, and ethers.
What is the general definition of lipids?
What is the general definition of lipids?
What is an example of a mono hydroxy alcohol that is considered a lipid?
What is an example of a mono hydroxy alcohol that is considered a lipid?
What is the role of lipids in cells?
What is the role of lipids in cells?
What are fatty acids?
What are fatty acids?
How are fatty acids classified based on their structure?
How are fatty acids classified based on their structure?