Lec Flashcards
Collection of organic molecules of varying chemical composition
Lipids
Solubility in non-polar solvents
Hydrophobic
Comes from greek word which means lard/fat
“lipos”
Groups of Lipids, namely:
Fatty acids
Glycerides
Non-glyceride lipids
Complex lipids
Lipoproteins
Complex lipids
Glycerol-containing lipids
Glycerides
Sphingolipids
Steroids
Wax
Non-glyceride lipids
Saturated
Unsaturated
Fatty acids
Energy source
Oxidation
How many kcal of energy in 1gram of fat
9 kcal
Energy storage
Triglyceride in adipocytes
Storage form of CHOs
Glycogen
Cell membrane structural components
Phosphoglycerides
Sphingolipids
Steroids
Basic structure of all cell membranes
Phospholipid bilayer
Hormones
Steroid hormones
Vitamins (lipid-soluble)
A,D,E and K
Vitamin absorption
Dietary fat - carrier
Protection - shock absorber
Fats
Insulation
Subcutaneous fats
Long chain monocarboxylic acids (COOH)
Even no. of c atoms
Fatty acids
A. Polar end
B. Non-polar end
A. Hydrophilic (OH)
B. Hydrophobic (R)
Short chain fatty acids
Less than 6 C
Medium chain fatty acids
6-10 C / 11
Long chain fatty acids
More than 12 C
No. of carbon atoms, namely:
Short chain fatty acids
Medium chain fatty acids
Long chain fatty acids
C being saturated with H
No double bonds
Saturated fatty acids
At least 1 C-C double bond
In cis config.
Unsaturated fatty acids
2 types (unsaturated)
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Polyunsaturated
More than 1 C-C double bond
Monounsaturated
1 C-C double bond
Double bond nearest the methyl end (Ch3) of c atom
Omega number
1st double bond 3 atoms (away) from methyl end
Omega 3 FA
6 carbons from methyl end
Omega 6 FA
Loc. Of Hydrogen
-cis fatty acids
-trans fatty acids
Cis-fatty
Same side
U-like formation
Naturally occuring
Trans-fatty
Opposite side
Straight line
Partially occuring hydrogenated food
A. FA with DB before C9
B. Acid?
A. Essential
B. Linoleic acid
A. FA without DB before C9
B. Acid?
A. Non-essential
B. Oleic acid
A. FA reacts with alcohol
B. Forming?
A. Esterification
B. Esters and water
Products of dehydration of carboxylic acid and alcohol
Esters
Producing fatty acids from esters
Acid hydrolysis
Base-catalyzed hydrolysis of esters
Saponification
Ionized salt product of the Rx
Long uncharged hydrocarbon chain
Negatively charged terminus - carboxylate
Soap
Strong bases - saponification
NaOH
KOH
Lard
Used in food industry
Polyunsaturated vegetable oils - saturated solid fats
Hydrogenation
A. Carried out to add H to some DB in polyunsaturated oils
B. Liquid vegetables oils - solid form
A. Partial Hydrogenation
B. Crisco and margarine
Containing glycerol molecule and fatty acids
Glycerides
A. Non-ionic and non-polar
B. Esterification may occur at what positions
A. Neutral glycerides
B. Mono, Di, Tri
A. Polar/Hydrophilic region
B. Can be seen where?
A. Phosphoglycerides
B. Cell membranes
Simple phosphoglyceride
Phosphatidate
Non-glyceride lipids
Sphingolipids
Cerebrosides
Steroids
Bile salts
Steroid hormones
Wax
A. Not derived from glycerol / amphipathic
B. Derived from?
A. Sphingolipids
B. Sphingosine
A. Smallest sphingolipid
Found in myelin sheath
Impt. components of nerve cell membranes
B. Role?
A. Sphingomyelins
B. Cerebral function and nerve transmission
A. Built on ceramide backbone structure
B. Includes…?
A. Glycosphingolipids
B. Cerebrosides, Sulfatides, Gangliosides
Single monosaccharide head group
Cerebrosides
A. Found in membranes of macrophages
B. Consists of ceramides bonded to?
A. Glucocerebroside
B. Hexose glucose
A. Found in membranes of brain cells
B. Ceramide joined to?
A. Galactocerebroside
B. Monosaccharide galactose
Contains steroid nucleus
Steroids
A. Sterol found in membrane that is amphipathic
B. Chemical name
A. Cholesterol
B. Perhydrocyclopentanophenanthrene Ring
A. Regulates membrane fluidity
B. Polar
A. Nonpolar fused ring
B. Hydroxyl group
Esterified form of cholesterol
Very hydrophobic
No polar groups (OH)
Cholesteryl ester
A. Amphipathic derivatives of cholesterol
B. Synthesized? Stored?
A. Bile salts
B. Liver; Gallbladder
Aids in digestion of fats
Emulsifying agent
A. Contains steroid nucleus
B. Travel to?
A. Steroid hormones
B. Aid of carrier
Steroid hormones, namely:
Testosterone
Progesterone
Estrone, Estrogen
Cortisone and Cortisol
Aldosterone
Long hydrocarbon tails
Extremely hydrophobic
Wax (paraffin)
Protective coating — hair/skin
Lanolin
A. Core of hydrophobic lipids
B. Surrounded by?
C. Shape
D. Size
A. Lipoproteins
B. Amphipathic proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol
C. Spherical
D. 10-1,200 nm
Protein part of LPP
Apolipoproteins
A. Larger core regions (the larger the LPP, the more lipid relative to CHON)
B. Contains?
A. Large LPP
B. More TAG/cholesteryl esters
Classifications…. — Centrifugation
Chylomicrons
VLDL
LDL
HDL
Travels….
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. LDL
D. HDL
A. won’t move in electrophoresis
B. Beta region
C. Pre beta region
D. Alpha region
Percentage:
Chylomicrons
A. Triglycerides
B. Protein
A. 80%-90%
B. 2%
Percentage:
VLDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein
A. 55%-65%
B. 10%
C. 5-10%
Percentage:
LDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 25%
Percentage:
HDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 50%