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Is Lectin a Phospholipid? Understanding the Key Differences

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The human body is made up of four main classes of molecules: proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids. Despite some confusion due to similar-sounding names, lectin is a protein that binds carbohydrates, and is not a phospholipid, which is a type of lipid or fat.