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Steroids

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Steroids are a type of lipid molecule that is characterized by a carbon skeleton with four fused rings. They play various roles in the body, including acting as hormones.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Membrane Permeability

Unit 2
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