Classification of Lipids

1. Open chain compounds (saponifiable)

a. Fatty acids

b. Triglycerides

c. Phospholipids

d. Sphingolipids

e. Waxes

2. Closed chain (non-saponifiable)

a. Cholesterol

b. Steroids

3. Derived

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