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describe the location(where can they be found), structure(wha tis it composed/made of), function(what is its job/role) of lipids in one simple sentence for each one.
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Location: Lipids are found in cell membranes, under the skin and around organs as fat (adipose) tissue, circulating in the blood, and in many foods like oils, butter, and nuts.
Structure: Most lipids are made of long hydrocarbon chains (fatty acids) often attached to a glycerol backbone (triglycerides) or ring structures like cholesterol, and are largely nonpolar (water‑repelling).
Function: Lipids store long‑term energy, form cell membranes (phospholipids), provide insulation and organ protection, and act as signaling molecules (e.g., steroid hormones).
Structure: Most lipids are made of long hydrocarbon chains (fatty acids) often attached to a glycerol backbone (triglycerides) or ring structures like cholesterol, and are largely nonpolar (water‑repelling).
Function: Lipids store long‑term energy, form cell membranes (phospholipids), provide insulation and organ protection, and act as signaling molecules (e.g., steroid hormones).
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