what are function of lipids
Functions of Lipids. A lipid is a non-soluble molecular organic compound comprised of hydrogen and carbon. As far as their purpose in the human body goes, lipids are of crucial importance for both energy storage and cell membrane development. Plants and animals alike contain lipids which they depend on for energy. Gram for gram, a lipid contains more than twice the amount of energy found in carbohydrates.
Glycerophospholipids. Triesters of Glycerol-Glycerol backbone with Two ester linkages with fatty acids (red) and One ester linkage with charged phosphate diester group (green) Are abundant in cell membranes as structural and functional components. Together with other lipids, they help to control the flow of molecules into and out of cells.