Lipids

LIPIDS

• Lipids are esters of fatty acids with alcohol esters.
• The building blocks of most lipids are fatty acid.
• Cholesterol and terpens lack fatty acid.

Classification of Lipids-

• According to Bloor’s classification-

1. Simple lipids– includes neutral fats, waxes
2. Compound or complex lipids- include phospholipids, glycolipids (Glycosphingolipids) , lipoprotein.
3. Derived lipids– includes fatty acids, glycerol, cholesterol