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What are the three main types of lipids/fatty acids?

What are the three main types of lipids/fatty acids? (Select all that apply)

A. Triglycerides
B. Phospholipids
C. Proteins
D. Steroids
E. Nucleic Acid

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AnonymousMay 30, 2024

A. Triglycerides >glycerol, saturated fatty acid (no double bonds in chemical compound – ex cheese), unsaturated fatty acid (double bonds in chemical compound – ex nuts)

B. Phospholipids (water loving head – phosphate group, but hydrophobic tail where fatty acid chains are) – phospholipids make up the lipid bilayer in the membrane of every cell, moderates what comes in/out

D. Steroids (cholesterol, testosterone, estrogen, vitamin D, cortisone)