biolegical molecules lipids Flashcards
1
Q
what is a lipid
A
an organic compound that is insoluble in water
2
Q
what is an example of lipids
A
lard, fat, butter
3
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what is adipose tissue
A
it is body fat
4
Q
what are the 4 groups of lipids
A
neutral fats,soap,steroids and phospholipids
5
Q
what are the two neutral fats
A
fatty acids and glycerol
6
Q
what does fatty acids look like
A
long chains of carbon w hydrogen and ending with a acid
7
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what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats
A
saturated have no double bonds
8
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what is the structure of glycerol
A
a compound of carbon with 3 hydrates
9
Q
what are the 3 steroids
A
estrogen, testosterone and cholesterol
10
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what are steroids made of
A
lipid hormones
11
Q
where is phospholipids found
A
in cell membranes
12
Q
what is an emulsifier
A
something that breaks down fat
13
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what is body fat
A
adipose tissue
