GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although the term “lipid” is sometimes used as a synonym for fats, fats are a subgroup of lipids called triglycerides. Lipids also encompass molecules such as fatty acids and their derivatives (including tri-, di-, monoglycerides, and phospholipids), as well as other sterol-containing metabolites such as cholesterol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fats and oils are called triglycerides (or triacylcylgerols) because they are esters composed of three fatty acid units joined to glycerol, a trihydroxy alcohol: If all three OH groups on the glycerol molecule are esterified with the same fatty acid, the resulting ester is called a simple triglyceride.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fat by any other name would be called “Lipids”. This is the chemical name for fat. Lipids are in food and are made in our body. Lipids are substances which do not dissolve in water and can be solid, called “Fat” or can be liquid, called “Oils”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oils and fats are important nutrients in a healthy diet. Structurally, they are esters of glycerol with three fatty acids. As such, they are scientifically called triacylglycerols but are commonly referred to in the food industry as triglycerides.