Lipid
Of macromolecule. May also be referred to as lipide and lipoid.
An oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates).
This concept's ID is @1~75617
Fat
- fat
A soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly...
- triglyceride
Glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three...
Also contains
- oil
A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water.
- wax
Any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid...
- phospholipid
Any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous...