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Lipids are compounds primarily composed of carbon, generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Fats are a type of lipid, and other examples include fatty acids, steroids, natural waxes, and molecules that form cell membranes.

What are fats classified as in terms of chemical categories?

Can you name some other types of lipids besides fats?

What is the solubility of fats in water compared to organic solvents?

What role do lipids play in the structure of cell membranes?

List some examples of molecules that are classified as lipids.