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Structure and function of lipids in plants and animals Lipids are the name given to a mixed group of organic compounds. The elements Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon are always found in Lipids. The difference between them and Carbohydrates is that they have a lower proportion of Oxygen in the molecule. Lipids are insoluble in water, but they are soluble in organic solvents, such as ether, acetone, chloroform or benzene. There are several parts in the group of Lipids: o fats and oils, o waxes, o phospholipids, o steroids (like cholesterol, oestrogen and testosterone), and some other related compounds. At room temperature, fats are solids and oils are liquids. Fats and oils are typically found in animals and plants. Fats are of animal origin, while oils tend to be found in plants. Fats and oils are made up of a glycerol (a type of alcohol with a hydroxyl group on each of its three carbons) and three...

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