Lipid.
Function of Lipid.
Lipids is our body function as :
- Energy Storage.
- Signalling molecule
- Structural component of cell membrane.
Fatty Acid.
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Steroids.
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Triglycerides.
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Synthesis of Lipid in the body.
- Lipids are utilized or synthesized from the dietary fats.
- There are in addition numerous biosynthetic pathways to both break down and synthesize lipids in the body.
- There are, however, some essential lipids that need to be obtained from the diet.
Lipid Metabolism.
There is two metabolism involve:
- Catabolism: Fatty acid degration.
- Anabolism: Fatty acid biosynthesis.