Lipids - What a strange word. Before this week I had no idea
what it was. If you don’t, I’m here to tell you.
Lipids are a
group of molecules that naturally occur. These molecules consist of
hydrocarbons and are highly reduced forms of carbon. A few examples of lipids
include oils, waxes, fats, and even certain vitamins. Lipids are very useful to
living organisms. Lipids happen to dissolve in only alcohol, but not in water.
What makes
lipids so vital to living organisms is the fact that they serve as a provider
of fuel and a component in the structure of cells.
We use
lipids almost everyday, and they’re very common in households. Whether it is a
bottle of coconut oil or a jar of mayonnaise, they’re all around us. Lipids can
easily be stored inside of a body. Lipids are found in both plants and animals.
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