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Is triglyceride a lipid?
Yes, triglyceride is a lipid.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
They both are lipids circulating in blood. Triglycerides are known to store fat whearse cholesterol is known to help in regulating certain hormones in the body.
Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.
Cholesterol is a type of lipid just like fats. However, fats can be burned but cholesterol cannot be burned
Hopanoids, which resemble sterols and are found in the membranes of diverse bacteria, have left an extensive molecular fossil record. They were first discovered by petroleum geologists.
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