NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Phospholipids are the major constituent of the plasma membrane. Like fats, they are composed of fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol or similar backbone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids include fats, such as triglycerides, which are made up of fatty acids and glycerol, phospholipids, and steroids. During this covalent bond formation, three water molecules are released.

Detailed explanation-3: -One major class of lipids is called glycerolipids. Glycerolipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipids that are important to our discussion include fats and oils (triglycerides or triacyglycerols), fatty acids, phospholipids, and cholesterol.