an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | lipid, lipide |
Type of | macromolecule, supermolecule |
Has types | fat, triglyceride, wax, phospholipid, oil |
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