Biochem Chpt 11 Lipids

Question 1

Role of Lipids and Fat

Answer 1

Energy (too much)
Structure (cell membranes)
Cell signals (2nd messengers)

Question 2

Lipids

Answer 2

molecules that are not soluble in water but are soluble in organic solvents

Question 3

Classes of lipids

Answer 3

Free Fatty Acids: a common fuel
Triglycerols: Storage form of fatty acids
Phospholipids: Membrane lipids
Glycolipids: Membrane lipids composed in part of carbohydrates
Steroids: Polycylic hydrocarbons with a variety of functions