How is the definition of "lipid" different from the types of definitions used for other biomolecules, such as amino acids, nucle

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Murrr4er [49]

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How is the definition of "lipid" different from the types of definitions used for other biomolecules, such as amino acids, nucle

ic acids, and proteins?

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MariettaO [177] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-03T01:52:28+03:00

The term "lipid" does not specify a particular chemical structure. Whereas one can write a general formula for an amino acid, nucleic acid, or protein, lipids are much more chemically diverse. Compounds are categorized as lipids based on their greater solubility in organic solvents than in water.