Lipids - Compound

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Description

Compound Lipids are a group of Saponifiable Lipids that are comprised of Lipid Alcohols bonded to Fatty Acids (i.e. Glycerides) that are further bonded to either Phosphorus, Galactose or (rarely) Glucose.

 

Groups of Compound Lipids

 Glycolipids

 Phospholipids

 

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