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5.6: Introduction to Lipids

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    43555
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    Illustrate different types of lipids and relate their structure to their role in biological systems

    In this outcome, we will discuss lipids, or fats, and the role they plan in our bodies.

    What You’ll Learn to Do

    • Distinguish between the different kinds of lipids
    • Identify several major functions of lipids

    Learning Activities

    The learning activities for this section include the following:

    • Lipids
    • Self Check: Lipids

    Contributors and Attributions

    CC licensed content, Original
    • Introduction to Lipids. Authored by: Shelli Carter and Lumen Learning. Provided by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution

    5.6: Introduction to Lipids is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts.

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