General names for lipids include fatty acids, soap, wax, triglycereides, phospholipids, steroids, sphingolipids, and prostaglandins. The well known examples are given here for review. Self Quiz on lipid compounds.

Lipid Compound	Static Graphic Image
Fatty Acids
Lauric Acid	Graphic
Stearic Acid	Graphic
Oleic Acid	Graphic
Linoleic Acid	Graphic
Arachadonic Acid	Graphic
Soap	Graphic
Other Lipids
Triglyceride	Graphic
Phospholipid - Lecithin	Graphic
Wax	Graphic
Cholesterol - Steroid	Graphic
Testosterone - Steroid	Graphic
Prostaglandin	Graphic
Sphingomyelin	Graphic