Describe how an ester linkage (bond) is formed
Give an example of a complex lipid. What is the significance of a phospholipid?
How are steroids different from triglycerides?
Ester is formed by addition of carboxylic acid and alcohol and removal of water.
2) Complex lipids are the esters offatty acids with alcohols having additional groups like carbohydrates, phosphates, etc. Example is phospholipids. Phospholipids are
Triglycerides are made up of one glycerol chain and three fatty acids. Steroids is made up of cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene nucleus.
Triglycerides is produced by the body. Steroids are produced by the body or can be obtained through diet.
Triglycerides can be used for energy. Steroids don't provide energy.
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