Name the three classes of lipids found in the body and in foods. What are some of their functions in the body? no handwritten answers, please.

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Name the three classes of lipids found in the body and in foods. What are some of their functions in the body?

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Lipids are biomolecules which are non-polar in nature. Lipids are not considered as true polymers because, they are composed of different types of monomeric units, which are not related to lipids. Excess of carbohydrates and proteins are converted into lipids and stored in the body. 

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