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Lipid
An organic molecule made up of fatty acids, which is nonpolar and does not dissolve easily in water.
Triglyceride
A type of lipid which is made up of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid side chains.
Saturated Fat
A type of fat which does not have double bonds in its side chain.
Unsaturated Fat
A type of fat which has double bonds in its side chain.
Trans Fat
A type of unsaturated fat which may lead to health problems.
Phospholipid
A lipid formed by a glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group, which plays a role in cell structure.
Sterol (also Steroid Compound)
A lipid composed of four hydrocarbon rings with roles in physiological activities and maintaining cell membranes.
Prostaglandin
A signaling molecule in the body derived from unsaturated fatty acids.