what is the difference between lipids and fatty acids?
“Fats are the fatty acid esters of glycerol and are the primary energy depots of animals. ... Lipids are the generic names assigned to a group of fat soluble compounds found in the tissues of plants and animals,: and are broadly classified as: a) fats, b) phospholipids, c) sphingomyelins, d) waxes, and e) sterols.”