FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Nucleic Acid
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Lipid
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Cholesterol
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Protein
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Detailed explanation-1: -Steroids are another class of lipid molecules, identifiable by their structure of four fused rings. Although they do not resemble the other lipids structurally, steroids are included in lipid category because they are also hydrophobic and insoluble in water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Steroids include cholesterol, sex hormones (progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone) produced by gonads and cortisone.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main types are: tablets, syrups and liquids – such as prednisolone.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is Lipid? Lipids are important fats that serve different roles in the human body. The three main types of lipids are triacylglycerols (also known as triglycerides), phospholipids, and sterols.