Biomolecules — Lipids Flashcards by Hazel Koh

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Lipid general properties

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Triglycerides

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made of a glycerol (an alcohol) molecule and 3 fatty acid chains
joint via condensation reaction or esterification
ester bonds are formed
3 H₂O molecules are produced

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Phospholipid

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consists of 1 hydrophobic head and 2 hydrophilic tails.
There is a polar phosphate group that makes up the hydrophilic head
It is amphipathic

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