Lipids: Introduction and Definitions

The word lipid is derived from the Greek word 'Lipos', which means FAT.

Lipids are made up of C, H, O, and sometimes P & N.

Lipids are soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene, chloroform, acetone, and ethers.

<p>Lipids are esters of fatty acids with alcohols or capable of forming such esters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mono hydroxy alcohols with more than 4 carbon atoms are considered lipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipids are an important component of all membranes in cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fatty acids are straight-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids with more than five carbon atoms, occurring mainly in ester form in fats and oils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fatty acids may be classified as saturated or unsaturated based on their structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers