Explain why steroids are classified with other lipids.

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Kingjeffrey asked Apr 5, 2023

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Explain why steroids are classified with other lipids.

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Unlike phospholipids and fats, steroids have a fused ring structure. Although they do not resemble the other lipids, they are grouped with them because they are also hydrophobic and insoluble in water.

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