Types of lipids Classify the following functions depending on the type of lipid to which they apply: - Provide physical stability to the plasma membrane - Can contribute to circulatory disorders - Comprise bulk of the plasma membrane - Help store honey for bees - Form protective cuticle on plants to prevent desiccation - Act to prevent desiccation Waxes Steroids
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