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Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
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Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that include fats, oils, phospholipids, and cholesterol. Lipid metabolism encompasses the processes of lipid synthesis, degradation, and utilization within the body. Lipids are a crucial energy source and form structural components of cell membranes, essential for various biological processes.
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1. Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that include fats, oils, phospholipids, and cholesterol. 2. Lipid metabolism refers to the processes through which lipids are synthesized, degraded, and utilized in the body. 3. Lipids serve as a major source of energy, structural components of cell membran...
1. Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that include fats, oils, phospholipids, and cholesterol. 2. Lipid metabolism refers to the processes through which lipids are synthesized, degraded, and utilized in the body. 3. Lipids serve as a major source of energy, structural components of cell membranes, and precursors for the synthesis of hormones and other bioactive molecules. ´ Untitled 1
