Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fat?
A
A lipid which is solid at room temperature
2
Q
What is an oil?
A
A lipid which is liquid at room temperature
3
Q
Lipids provide a concentrated source of what?
A
Energy
4
Q
What three elements are lipids made up off?
A
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
5
Q
Do lipids have a fixed ratio?
A
NO
6
Q
Lipids are arranged into two structures, name these structures.
A
Glycerol
Fatty acids
7
Q
How is a lipid made?
A
When three fatty acids combine with one glycerol to form a triglyceride with a water (H20) released at each join i.e. 3H20 is released
