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Lipids and Fatty Acids
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Triglycerides
Classification: Simple Lipids Biological Function: Energy storage, insulation, and protection
Phospholipids
Classification: Complex Lipids Biological Function: Major components of cell membranes, providing barriers and signaling
Steroids
Classification: Complex Lipids Biological Function: Component of cell membranes, precursor to hormones and vitamins
Glycolipids
Classification: Complex Lipids Biological Function: Contribute to cell recognition, stability of cell membrane and signaling
Fatty Acids
Classification: Simple Lipids Biological Function: Building blocks of fats, energy source
Eicosanoids
Classification: Derived Lipids Biological Function: Signal molecules for inflammatory responses and other physiological processes
Sphingolipids
Classification: Complex Lipids Biological Function: Structural component of membranes and involved in signaling
Waxes
Classification: Simple Lipids Biological Function: Provides waterproofing, protection against evaporation and pathogens
Prostaglandins
Classification: Eicosanoids Biological Function: Mediate inflammatory responses, pain, fever, regulate blood pressure
Cholesterol
Classification: Sterol Biological Function: Precursor to steroid hormones, bile acids, vitamin D; stabilizes cell membranes
Leukotrienes
Classification: Eicosanoids Biological Function: Involved in immune response, specifically in allergic and inflammatory reactions.
Monoglycerides
Classification: Simple Lipids Biological Function: Intermediate in lipid metabolism and absorption
Diglycerides
Classification: Simple Lipids Biological Function: Precursor to triglycerides and phospholipids, signaling molecules
Ceramides
Classification: Sphingolipids Biological Function: Structural role in cell membranes, participate in cellular signaling related to apoptosis
Lipoproteins
Classification: Complex Lipids Biological Function: Transports lipids in the blood, mediating lipid metabolism
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