About Lesson
Introduction
- Lipids are generally small insoluble biomolecules generally containing fatty acids, sterols, and isoprenoid compounds.
- Both are soluble in non-polar solvents such as ether and chloroform.
Function of lipid
- Enzyme cofactor
- Electron carrier
- Light absorbing pigment
- Hydrophobic anchor
- Emulsifying agent
- Hormone and intercellular messenger