Human Chemistry 7 (Lipids)

Question 1

Define Lipids:

Answer 1

Organic Compounds composed of Carbon,Hydrogen, Oxygen

Question 2

The ratio of Lipids is?

Answer 2

1:2:low
Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen

Ex:C12 H24 O2

Question 3

Lipids include:

Answer 3

Fats, Oils, Waxes

Question 4

How do lipids react to water?

Answer 4

Lipids are insoluble and hydrophobic

Question 5

Lipids functions:

Answer 5

1. High efficiency energy source

2. Make up components of cells’ membranes

Question 6

The 3 main types of LIPIDS:

Answer 6

Fatty-Acids

Triglycerides

Phospholipids

Question 7

Define a Fatty Acid:

Answer 7

Long Carbon chains w/ Hydrogen atoms

Question 8

Define a Saturated Fatty Acid:

Answer 8

Each Carbon has 4 single covalent bonds

Question 9

What are mainly considered Saturated Fatty Acida

Answer 9

Animal Fats

Question 10

Which is less healthy?

Answer 10

Saturated fats contribute to carsiovasykar disease more than unsaturated fatty acids

Question 11

Define an Unsaturated Fatty Acid:

Answer 11

1 or more of a single covalet bond that has been replaced with a double bond

Question 12

Unsaturated Fatty Acids contain?

Answer 12

Carbon atoms with LESS Hydrogen atoms

Question 13

Unsaturated fats are primarily?

Answer 13

Plant fats