Lipids
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Fatty acids are the basic unit of lipids, which are a type of macromolecule that serves as an important energy source and structural component in cells. Lipids also include compounds like triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
The basic unit of lipids is a molecule called a fatty acid, which consists of a long hydrocarbon chain and a carboxylic acid group. Fatty acids serve as the building blocks for different types of lipids such as triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol.
Fats are made up of fatty acids and glycogen
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