Lipids perform which of the following functions?
A) They store energy within fat cells.
B) They serve as chemical messengers.
C) They serve as membrane components.
D) All of the above are functions of lipids.

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Lipids can store energy within fat cells (as triglycerides), serve as chemical messengers (e.g. hormones like estrogen and testosterone), and serve as components of cell membranes (e.g. phospholipids and cholesterol).

Lipids Perform Which of the Following Functions