Chapter 5 Flashcards
A three carbon alcohol used to form triglycerides.
Glycerol
Any of a class of fat related substances that contain phosphorus, fatty acids, and a nitrogen containing base.
Phospholipids
A compound containing a multi ring structure and a hydroxyl group.
Sterol
A waxy lipid found in all body cells.
Cholesterol
A fatty acid containing no carbon Carbon double bond.
Saturated fatty acids
A fatty acid containing one carbon carbon double bond
Monounsaturated fatty acid
A fatty acid containing two or more carbon carbon double bonds
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
A form of an unsaturated fatty acid that has the hydrogenated lying on the same side of the carbon carbon double bond
cis fatty acid
A form of an unsaturated fatty acid, usually a monounsaturated one when found in food.
Trans fatty acid
A fatty acid that contains 12 or more carbons
Long chain fatty acid
An unsaturated fatty acid with the first double bond on the third carbon from the methyl end.
Omega 3 fatty acids
An unsaturated fatty acid with the first double bond on the sixth carbon from the methyl end.
Omega 6 fatty acid
An essential omega 3 fatty acid with 18 carbons and 3 double bonds.
Alpha linolenic acid
An essential omega 6 fatty acid with 18 carbons and 2 double bonds.
Linoleic acid
Fatty acids that must be supplied by the diet to maintain health.
Essential fatty acids
An omega 9 fatty acid with 18 carbons and 1 double bond.
Oleic acid