12- Simple lipids

Question 1

triacylglycerols can also be referred to :

Answer 1

triglycerides
fats
neutral fats

Question 2

triacylglycerols are composed of:

Answer 2

three fatty acids in ester linkage with a single glycerol.

Question 3

the three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol are usually…..

Answer 3

not of the same type

Question 4

the triacylglycerol are the storage from of ……… in the ………. tissue

Answer 4

Lipids , Adipose

Question 5

1- in ……… , TAG are stored as fat droplets ready to get used for fuel.

2-in …….. , lipids are exported with other proteins (lipoproteins) called VLDL to peripheral tissues.

Answer 5

1- White adipose tissue

2- Liver

Question 6

esters of long chain (c14-c36) saturated and unsaturated FA with long chain (c16-c30) alcohols.
-their melting point (60-100) is usually higher than TAG

Answer 6

Waxes

Question 7

used in the manufacture of lotions, ointments, and polishes:

Answer 7

Lanolin (from lamb wool)
beeswax
carnauba wax (from Brazilian palm tree)
whalesperm oil