6.Introduction to Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Monosaccharide of Lipids?
A
Triglyceride
2
Q
Saturated Fatty acids
A
1) Do not have double bonds between Carbon atoms
2) cause an increase in cholesterol and LDL’s
3
Q
Unsaturated Fatty acids
A
1) have double bonds between carbon atoms
2) less hydrogen
4
Q
Polyunsaturated meaning
A
Has more than one double bond between carbon atoms
5
Q
What are Triglycerides made of?
A
Glycerol and 3 Fatty acids
6
Q
What bonds are present in lipids?
A
Ester bonds ( between Glycerol and 3 Fatty acids)- creating a triglyceride
7
Q
What type of reaction joins triglycerides together?
A
Condensation reaction
8
Q
Which type of Fatty acid contains a double bond between its carbon atoms?
A
Unsaturated Fatty acids
