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What Are the Three Types of Lipids? | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Alan Kauth | permalink
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Lipids are a group of biological molecules that all share two distinct characteristics: they are insoluble in water, and they are rich in energy due to the number of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Lipids perform a number of functions, including serving as a way to store energy, providing fuel, acting as a signal molecule and being a membrane component....

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/125188-three-types-lipids/ ^[1]

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The Three Classifications of Lipids Found in Food and in the Human Body More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Scott Dobbins | permalink
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Lipids are fatty, waxlike molecules found in the human body and other organisms. They serve several different roles in the body, including fueling it, storing energy for the future, sending signals ...

For further reading: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/three-classifications-lipids-found-food-human-body-11865.html ^[2]

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3 Major Lipid Groups More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Robert Johnson | permalink
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Lipids are diverse compounds that are insoluble in water. Lipids store energy, protect against water loss, and form cell membranes. Examples of lipids include fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes.

For further reading: http://biology.about.com/od/molecularbiology/ss/lipids.htm ^[3]

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Types of Lipids and Where They Are Found More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by ROBERTO RINCON | permalink
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Lipids are a diverse group of biological molecules. Here is a look at different types of lipids and where they are found.

For further reading: http://chemistry.about.com/od/lecturenoteslab1/a/Types-Of-Lipids-And-Where-They-Are-Found.htm ^[4]

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1. http://www.livestrong.com/article/125188-three-types-lipids/

2. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/three-classifications-lipids-found-food-human-body-11865.html

3. http://biology.about.com/od/molecularbiology/ss/lipids.htm

4. http://chemistry.about.com/od/lecturenoteslab1/a/Types-Of-Lipids-And-Where-They-Are-Found.htm