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| − | A molecule composed predominantly of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Lipids are nonpolar and therefore very insoluble in water. They include fats, | + | A molecule composed predominantly of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Lipids are nonpolar and therefore very insoluble in water. They include fats, [[phospholipid]]s, and [[steroid]]s. |
Latest revision as of 22:03, 5 December 2011
A molecule composed predominantly of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Lipids are nonpolar and therefore very insoluble in water. They include fats, phospholipids, and steroids.