Assertion: lipid | /r/HasProperty | important
Facets:
value: for life
type: PURPOSE
value: absolutely
type: DEGREE
value: in biological systems
type: LOCATION
value: both
type: DEGREE
value: in the food science industry
type: LOCATION
value: for reproduction
type: PURPOSE
value: for a healthy immune system
type: PURPOSE
value: for growth
type: PURPOSE
value: to sustain viability
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Why are lipids important?
text: Lipids are essential for growth, a healthy immune system and reproduction.
text: Lipids are essential components of plants.
text: Lipids are important in biological systems because they form the cell membrane, a mechanical barrier that divides a cell from the external environment.
text: Lipids are important in the food science industry, as lipids are a major source of dietary energy and affect the nutritional value, taste and texture of foods 2.
text: These lipids are important both to sustain viability during starvation and to provide raw materials for the synthesis of new fatty acids when cells resume growth.
text: Many lipids are absolutely essential for life.
text: Although some lipids in the diet are essential, excess dietary lipids can be harmful.