Iipids Flashcards

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1
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FUNCTIONS OF LIPIDS

A

● Energy Storage
● Temperature Regulation
● Hormone Regulation
● Brain Function
● Organ Protection
● Insulation and Protection
● Vitamin Absorption
● Cell Membrane Structure
● Chemical Messengers

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2
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LIPIDS came from the Greek word
“lipos” which means

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Fat

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3
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What are the monomer of
LIPIDS?

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Glycerol and fatty acid

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4
Q

These are substances
that include fats and
fat-like substances
such as phospholipids,
waxes, steroids, and
others.

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Phospholipid Bilayer

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5
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occur in the liquid state at room
temperature and are mostly found in
plants. Believed to be healthier than
saturated fats.

A

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

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6
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There are 2 types of Fatty Acids:

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Unsaturated and saturated

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7
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are solid at room temperature and mostly
found in animals. There are no double
bonds in its structure.

A

Saturated

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8
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means water-loving
● having an affinity for water;
● capable of interacting with water through
hydrogen bonding.
● Greek word hydros, meaning “water” and
philia, meaning “friendship”.

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Hydrophilic

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9
Q

● are mainly composed of carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen.
● Their main functions are to store and
produce energy.

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Lipids

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10
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● means lacking an affinity for water
● insoluble in water
● repelling water
Examples of hydrophobic molecules include
alkanes, oils, fats, and greasy substances in
general.

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Hydrophobic

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● means lacking an affinity for water
● insoluble in water
● repelling water
Examples of hydrophobic molecules include
alkanes, oils, fats, and greasy substances in
general.

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Hydrophobic

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12
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Greek word “proteios” meaning

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First place

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