LIPIDS

WHAT ARE LIPIDS?

CHARACTERISTICS?

WHAT ARE LIPIDS FOR?

CLASSIFICATION OF
LIPIDS?
 DEFINITION OF LIPIDS?
LIPIDS are organic molecules which have a greasy
texture and oil consistency

The word lipid is derived from a greek word Lipos

which means fat

Lipids are heterogenous group of compounds

Lipids is any of the substances that contain fats and that

are important part of living cells
CHARACTERISTICS OF LIPIDS
o Made up of C, H and O

o Can exist as fats, oil and waxes

o They are insoluble in water

o They are a good source of energy

o They are poor conductors of heat

o Most fats and oils are triglycerides

WHAT ARE LIPIDS
FOR?
CLASSIFICATION OF LIPIDS

Triglycerides

Phospolipid

Waxes

Streroids