Chapter 4 - Triglycerides

Question 1

Triglycerides at room temperature

Answer 1

Fats when solid; Oils when liquid

Question 2

Beta - Oxidation

Answer 2

A process that catabolizes and oxidizes produces large amounts of ATP

Question 3

Adipose Functions

Answer 3

Protect organs
Regulate Body Temperature
Energy Storage

Question 4

(intake > need)

Answer 4

Extra triglyceride becomes adipose tissue

Question 5

Building Blocks

Answer 5

3 Fatty acids (may vary) and Glycerol

Question 6

Formed by:

Answer 6

Dehydration Synthesis

Question 7

Structure of fatty acids

Answer 7

A straight chain hydrocarbon with carboxyl at one end.

Question 8

What determines type of structure

Answer 8

Can be short or long ; single or double covalent bonds between C determine how solid in room temp.

Question 9

Saturated Fatty Acids

Answer 9

Single Covalent Bond with C (forming a solid)

Question 10

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Answer 10

One or more double covalent bond (Forming a liquid bend)

Question 11

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids

Answer 11

One double covalent bond

Question 12

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Answer 12

Two or more double covalent bonds

Question 13

Trans Fats

Answer 13

Solidified by addition of H atoms at C double cond site.