Functions of lipids:-
Lipids perform several important functions
1. They are the concentrated fuel reserve of the body.
2. Lipids are the constituents of membrane structure and regulate the membrane
permeability (phospholipids and cholesterol).
3. They serve as a source of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K).
4. Lipids are important as cellular metabolic regulators (steroid hormones and
prostaglandins).
5. Lipids protect the internal organs, serve as insulating materials and give shape
and smooth appearance to the body
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