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Derived lipids - class-XII
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Sterols are not fats but solid alcohols. These are put as lipids because they form
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Cholesterol
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Sterols are classified as lipids because they are hydrophobic and soluble in organic solvents. Cholesterol is the most well-known sterol and serves as a fundamental component of cell membranes.