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lipid |
| Definitions |
Lipids are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, but insoluble in water. Examples include fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, etc. Lipids function to store energy, form a component of cell membrane and as signaling molecules. |
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http://www.bioassayontology.org/bao#BAO_0000171 |
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lipid |
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bao:BAO_0000171 |
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lipid |
| textual definition |
Lipids are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, but insoluble in water. Examples include fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, etc. Lipids function to store energy, form a component of cell membrane and as signaling molecules. |
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