Fats, oils, fatty acids, steroids, and terpenes {lipid}| are complex hydrocarbons. Terpenes and steroids are simple lipids. Fatty-acid-based lipids are complex lipids. Lipids are for insulation and energy storage. Cell membranes and hormones have lipids. Most lipids are insoluble in water. Lipids can have polar ends and be soluble in water. Lipids contain 2.25 times more energy, by mass, than do carbohydrates or proteins, because they can oxidize more.
lipid disease
Lipids can make gall bladder contract {gall bladder disease}. Gallstones can block bile-salt flow. Cystic fibrosis is inherited low ability to digest fat.
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