1.14 - Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What does a fat molecule consist of?
A
glycerol backbone
three fatty acid tails
2
Q
Are lipids soluble in water?
A
No, lipids are insoluble
3
Q
What is gylcerol?
A
alcohol
3 hydroxyl groups
4
Q
What is a fatty acid?
A
carboxylic acid
long hydrocarbon chain (14-22 carbons)
5
Q
What makes a triglyceride?
A
glycerol
three fatty acids
6
Q
Which part of the fatty acid is hydrophobic?
A
Hydrocarbon tail
7
Q
How are triglycerides formed?
A
condensation reaction
8
Q
How are triglycerides broken?
A
hydrolysis
9
Q
What type of bond is formed when a glycerol molecule bonds with a fatty acid tail?
A
ester bond
10
Q
What product is made in a condensation reaction of lipids?
A
Water
