Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Lipids are classified into three groups, namely simple lipids (comprised of fats and waxes), compound lipids (phospholipids and glycolipids), and derived lipids (fatty acids, glycerol, and sterols, with cholestrol, bile acids and vitamin D).

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