Lipids are also very important to structure, among other things which will be discussed in this section. There are four kinds of lipids according to their molecular structure. Here are their common uses:
- fats: oils, animal fat, etc.
- phospholipids: cell membrane structure
- waxes: waterproof coatings on leaves, fruit, feathers, skins of animals
- steroids: cholesterol, sex hormones, bile acids
Lipids
- Fats
- Phospholipids
- Waxes and Steroids