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What is lipids or fats?

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Lipids are broadly defined as molecules that are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) or ampiphilic (possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties). Phospholipids are a subgroup of ampiphilic lipids which contain a negatively charged phosphate group.

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Lipids anf fats are not synonyms, fats being a class of lipids. The dictionary definition of lipids are "oily or greases organic compounds".

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