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1.23 - Lipids Flashcards

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What are lipids used for?

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They form a large part of the cell membrane and are used as an energy store

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What defines a fat?

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It is solid at room temperature

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What defines an oil?

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It is liquid at room temperature

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What is different between lipids and carbohydrates?

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Lipids contain far less oxygen

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What makes a fatty acid?

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A hydrocarbon “tail” with a carboxyl group(-COOH) at one end

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What is an unsaturated fatty acid?

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A fatty acid that contains at least one C=C bond

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What is a saturated fatty acid?

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A fatty acid that contains no C=C bonds

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How is a lipid formed?

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When a glycerol combines with at least one fatty acid

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What bonds join the groups of a lipid?

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Ester bonds

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Where do ester bonds form?

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Between the carboxyl group(-COOH) of a fatty acid and the hydroxyl(-OH) group of a glycerol

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What reaction occurs to form an ester bond?

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Condensation reaction

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How much more energy do lipids store in comparison to carbohydrates?

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About three times as much

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What are some functions of lipids?

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  • Energy source
  • Flexibility of the plasma membrane
  • Protection
  • Insulation
  • Waterproofing
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Why are triglycerides good energy stores?

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The long hydrocarbon “tails” of the fatty acids contain lots of energy

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What is the test for lipids?

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The emulsion test

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Describe the emulsion test

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  • Shake sample with ethanol until dissolved
  • Pour solution into water
  • Lipids will appear as a milky emulsion
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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A glycerol molecule bonded to two fatty acids and a phosphate

18
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What is important about phospholipids?

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They contain a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head

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What is a spherical arrangement of phospholipids called with the fatty acids facing inwards?

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A micelle

20
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How do phospholipids contribute to cell membranes?

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They form a bilayer that can control what passes through

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