Tag: Lipids classification

The human body stores more than 90% of fatty acids as esters in lipoproteins, which circulate through the blood to various tissues. To understand this process, we must first examine the classification of simple lipids, the fundamental storage molecules for energy. This guide details the different types of simple lipids and their defining characteristics.

Biological lipids are a chemically diverse group of organic compounds which are insoluble in water, but soluble in non-polar organic solvents. This fundamental hydrophobic nature underlies their varied roles in energy storage, cellular structure, and signaling throughout the body.