A '''lipid''', the [[Science|scientific]] term for fat, is an organic molecule and a fundamental biochemical compound. Among other functions, lipids make up a large portion of cell membranes and are used for energy.
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A '''lipid''', the [[Science|scientific]] term for fat, is an organic molecule and a fundamental biochemical compound. They are [[ester]]s of [[Glycerol]] with three different [[Fatty acid]]s. Among other functions, lipids make up a large portion of cell membranes and are used for energy. They are insoluble in water.