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Fats are also known as
Fats are also known as
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The correct option is A Lipids
Lipids may be broadly defined as hydrophobic or amphipathic small molecules, that originate entirely or in part by carbanion-based condensations of thioesters and/or by carbocation-based condensations of isoprene units. A lipid is considered to be any molecule, that is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. Biological lipids usually refer to a broad grouping of naturally occurring molecules which includes fatty acids, waxes, eicosanoids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, sphingolipids, sterols, terpenes, prenols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K) and others. The main biological functions of lipids include their central role in energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.
Lipids may be broadly defined as hydrophobic or amphipathic small molecules, that originate entirely or in part by carbanion-based condensations of thioesters and/or by carbocation-based condensations of isoprene units. A lipid is considered to be any molecule, that is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. Biological lipids usually refer to a broad grouping of naturally occurring molecules which includes fatty acids, waxes, eicosanoids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, sphingolipids, sterols, terpenes, prenols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K) and others. The main biological functions of lipids include their central role in energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.
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