Chapter 3 - Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
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Define lipids and state three types of them.
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Lipids are macromolecules. They all contain the chemical element carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are three types of lipids. Triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol.
2
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Define the structure of triglycerides.
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Triglycerides have one molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids attached to it. They’re so
