When we are thinking about lipids, we have to remember that water and oil can not be mixed (lipids are insoluble in water); this feature comes from the hydrophobic nature of the lipids.
We distinguish between two types of lipids based on what you will find in your kitchen:
- Solid (butter type)
- Liquid (oil type)
Most lipids contain, or are produced from, fatty acids. Lipids have a lot of crucial biological functions, which will be discussed in the upcoming lessons.
Forms of lipids in the human body
We can divide lipids based on their usage and function within our body:
Neutral lipids are