Chapter 4: Lipids Flashcards
lipids contain?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
*it has less/more oxygen in proportion with carbon and hydrogen
less
neutral fats
simple lipids
neutral fats with some other components
compound lipids
neutral fats containing phosphoric acid and nitrogenous base
ex: sphingomyelin, lecithin, and cephalin
phospholipid
are composed of fatty acid, nitrogen, and carbohydrate
ex: cerebrosides and gangliosides in the brain tissue
glycolipids
glycolipids
refers to complexes of lipid with protein
lipid + protein
lipoprotein
glycolipids
pertain to carbohydrate-containing lipids
cho + lipid
mucolipids
acids that occur in a natural triglyceride
fatty acids
lipid substances that contain sterols
exL cholesterol, steroid hormones, vitamin d, and bile salts
steroids
structure of lipids
3 fatty acids attached to a (1) glycerol molecule
fatty acids: classification -
degree of saturation is composed of
saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
no double bonds
each carbon atom has 2 hydrogen atom attached to it
saturated fatty acid
2 prevalent saturated fatty acids that can be seen in animal fats, butter, cheese, coconut oil, and chocolate
palmitic and stearic
has 1 double bond
monounsaturated fatty acids
has more than 2 double bonds
polyunsaturated fatty acids
refers to fatty acids with double bond
some carbon atoms are bound to a single hydrogen atom
unsaturated fatty acids
unsaturated fatty acids (4)
oleic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidonic acids
pertains to fatty acids with one double bond
ex: oleic acid
monounsaturated fatty acids
are fatty acids with 2 or more double bond
ex: linoleic acid
polyunsaturated fatty acids
fatty acids: chain length -
fatty acids composed of four or less carbon atoms
ex: acetate, butyrate, and propionate
short chain
fatty acids: chain length -
fatty acids composed of 6-12 carbons
do not need special transport system
ex: caproic, caprylic, capric, and lauric to the liver and into the mitochondria for oxidation
medium chain
fatty acids: chain length -
composed of 14 carbons or more and needs transporters to enter the mitochondrium
ex: pamitic, mystiric, and stearic acids
long chain
fatty acids: essentiality
classifies into
linoleic and linolenic
fatty acids: essentiality
omega 6
linoleic
fatty acids: essentiality
omega 3
linolenic
fatty acids: essentiality
fatty acid is a derivative of arachidonic fatty acid
promotes arterial dilatation and contractility of the heart
linoleic
fatty acids: essentiality
fatty acid is a derivative of eicosanoids like the eicosapentanoic acid (epa) and docosahexanoic acid (dha)
promotes growth and development, and modulates clotting and blood pressure
linolenic
are derivatives of the 20 carbon
includes thromboxane and leukotrienes
eicosanoids
contains 20 carbons with 5 double bonds
eicosapentanoic acid (epa)
contains 20 carbons with 6 double bonds
docosahexanoic acid (dha)
properties of fats
effects of heat include formation of a pungent odor and _____ formation upon exposure to excessive heat
acrolein
properties of fats
refers to the unpleasant change in colors, tastes, and odors due to the oxidation of fats and formation of acrolein
rancidity
a by-product of oxidative process (rancidity), is responsible for this rancid taste
butyric acid
formation of insoluble soaps in the intestinal tract
saponification
refers to the process of adding hydrogen to double bonds to increase the degree of saturation
hydrogenation
hydrogenation - structure of cis and trans fatty acids
are hydrogens next to the double bond wherein hydrogen atoms are on the same side of the carbon chain
found in most fats
cis fatty acids
hydrogenation - structure of cis and trans fatty acids
refer to hydrogens next to the double bond wherein hydrogen atoms are on the opposite side of the carbon chain
ex: milk and butter, may behave like saturated fatty acid
trans fatty acids
hydrogenation - types
cis to trans form
ex: vegetable oil spreadable
partial hydrogenation
hydrogenation - types
make pie crust flaky and puddings creamy
complete hydrogenation
process of dispersing fat globules onto another liquid to become miscible
emulsification
fats - function
storage form of energy, 1 g of fat provides # kcal and # kJ
9 kcal or 37.8 kJ
fats - function
transporter of fat
soluble vitamins
a, d, e, k
fats - function
sources of essential fatty acids
linoleic and linolenic acids
fats - function
thermal insulation
this maintains body temperature within the normal range for necessity of life
adipose tissue or body fat
normal body temp (C/F)
37-37.5 C
98.6 F
important constituent of tissue structure
T/F essential precursor substances - lipids serves as components of materials required for metabolic functions and tissue integrity
T
important constituent of tissue structure
survival - females need _____%, males need _____%
12%; 3%
important constituent of tissue structure
T/F reproduction - amount of fats in the body dictate the success of ovulation, pregnancy, and lactation
T
important constituent of tissue structure
membrane function - component of membrane _____ of cells; can regulate the conformation of proteins and thereby regulate the membrane-barrier function
lipid bilayers