Simple & Compound lipids form derived lipids.
Cholesterol the most common derived lipid, exist only in animal tissue. It is from eaten source (exogenous) or through liver synthesis (endogenous). More endogenous cholesterol forms with a diet high in saturated fatty and trans-fatty acids. Endogenous synthesis usually meets the body's needs.
Functions of cholesterol
- Building plasma membranes
- precursor in synthesizing vitamin D, adrenal gland and sex hormones
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