NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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simple, triglycerides, monoglycerides
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complex, derived and polyglyycerides
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simple, compound, derived
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids are generally classified into simple, compound and derived lipids. Fats and wax are simple lipids. Fatty acids are obtained from the hydrolysis of fats and can be saturated or unsaturated. Phospholipids are the compounds lipids which contains a phosphorus group.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main simple lipids are triglycerides (also known as triacylglycerols), steryl esters, and wax esters.
Detailed explanation-3: -Compound lipids: usually consist of a fatty acid, an alcohol, and one or more other groups such as phosphorus or nitrogen. These can be formed in the brain and central nervous system. • Derived lipids: fatty acids that can originate from the simple and compound lipids by means of hydrolysis.