List three important functions of lipids in living organisms

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List three important functions of lipids in living organisms.

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List three important functions of lipids in living organisms.

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1. Energy Storage: Lipids are an important source of energy for most organisms. They are a critical energy reserve in both plant and animal cells, providing long-term energy for anaerobic respiration as well as shorter-term energy for activity.

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