General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Lipids - 17.1 Lipids - Questions and Problems - Page 610: 17.3

Answer

Lipids serve many important functions in the body. They protect and insulate the organs and provide energy to both cells and organs. They also are an integral component of cell membranes and, as such, provide cells necessary protection.

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Lipids serve many important functions in the body. They protect and insulate the organs and provide energy to both cells and organs. They also are an integral component of cell membranes and, as such, provide cells necessary protection.
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