Lipids at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Lipids? Hydrophobic biological compounds (fats and fatlike materials) that are insoluble in water, but soluble in nonpolar solvents such as benzene, chloroform, and ether. The major components in most lipids are fatty acids.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Destiny
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