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Lec Flashcards

1
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Collection of organic molecules of varying chemical composition

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Lipids

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2
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Solubility in non-polar solvents

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Hydrophobic

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3
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Comes from greek word which means lard/fat

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“lipos”

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4
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Groups of Lipids, namely:

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Fatty acids
Glycerides
Non-glyceride lipids
Complex lipids

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5
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Lipoproteins

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Complex lipids

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6
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Glycerol-containing lipids

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Glycerides

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7
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Sphingolipids
Steroids
Wax

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Non-glyceride lipids

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8
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Saturated
Unsaturated

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Fatty acids

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9
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Energy source

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Oxidation

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10
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How many kcal of energy in 1gram of fat

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9 kcal

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11
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Energy storage

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Triglyceride in adipocytes

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12
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Storage form of CHOs

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Glycogen

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13
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Cell membrane structural components

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Phosphoglycerides
Sphingolipids
Steroids

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14
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Basic structure of all cell membranes

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Phospholipid bilayer

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15
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Hormones

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Steroid hormones

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16
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Vitamins (lipid-soluble)

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A,D,E and K

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17
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Vitamin absorption

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Dietary fat - carrier

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18
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Protection - shock absorber

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Fats

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19
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Insulation

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Subcutaneous fats

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20
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Long chain monocarboxylic acids (COOH)
Even no. of c atoms

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Fatty acids

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21
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A. Polar end
B. Non-polar end

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A. Hydrophilic (OH)
B. Hydrophobic (R)

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22
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Short chain fatty acids

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Less than 6 C

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23
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Medium chain fatty acids

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6-10 C / 11

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24
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Long chain fatty acids

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More than 12 C

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25
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No. of carbon atoms, namely:

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Short chain fatty acids
Medium chain fatty acids
Long chain fatty acids

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26
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C being saturated with H
No double bonds

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Saturated fatty acids

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27
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At least 1 C-C double bond
In cis config.

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Unsaturated fatty acids

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28
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2 types (unsaturated)

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Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated

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29
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Polyunsaturated

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More than 1 C-C double bond

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30
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Monounsaturated

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1 C-C double bond

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31
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Double bond nearest the methyl end (Ch3) of c atom

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Omega number

32
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1st double bond 3 atoms (away) from methyl end

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Omega 3 FA

33
Q

6 carbons from methyl end

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Omega 6 FA

34
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Loc. Of Hydrogen

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-cis fatty acids
-trans fatty acids

35
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Cis-fatty

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Same side
U-like formation
Naturally occuring

36
Q

Trans-fatty

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Opposite side
Straight line
Partially occuring hydrogenated food

37
Q

A. FA with DB before C9
B. Acid?

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A. Essential
B. Linoleic acid

38
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A. FA without DB before C9
B. Acid?

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A. Non-essential
B. Oleic acid

39
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A. FA reacts with alcohol
B. Forming?

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A. Esterification
B. Esters and water

40
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Products of dehydration of carboxylic acid and alcohol

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Esters

41
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Producing fatty acids from esters

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Acid hydrolysis

42
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Base-catalyzed hydrolysis of esters

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Saponification

43
Q

Ionized salt product of the Rx
Long uncharged hydrocarbon chain
Negatively charged terminus - carboxylate

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Soap

44
Q

Strong bases - saponification

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NaOH
KOH
Lard

45
Q

Used in food industry
Polyunsaturated vegetable oils - saturated solid fats

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Hydrogenation

46
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A. Carried out to add H to some DB in polyunsaturated oils
B. Liquid vegetables oils - solid form

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A. Partial Hydrogenation
B. Crisco and margarine

47
Q

Containing glycerol molecule and fatty acids

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Glycerides

48
Q

A. Non-ionic and non-polar
B. Esterification may occur at what positions

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A. Neutral glycerides
B. Mono, Di, Tri

49
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A. Polar/Hydrophilic region
B. Can be seen where?

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A. Phosphoglycerides
B. Cell membranes

50
Q

Simple phosphoglyceride

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Phosphatidate

51
Q

Non-glyceride lipids

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Sphingolipids
Cerebrosides
Steroids
Bile salts
Steroid hormones
Wax

52
Q

A. Not derived from glycerol / amphipathic
B. Derived from?

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A. Sphingolipids
B. Sphingosine

53
Q

A. Smallest sphingolipid
Found in myelin sheath
Impt. components of nerve cell membranes
B. Role?

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A. Sphingomyelins
B. Cerebral function and nerve transmission

54
Q

A. Built on ceramide backbone structure
B. Includes…?

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A. Glycosphingolipids
B. Cerebrosides, Sulfatides, Gangliosides

55
Q

Single monosaccharide head group

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Cerebrosides

56
Q

A. Found in membranes of macrophages
B. Consists of ceramides bonded to?

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A. Glucocerebroside
B. Hexose glucose

57
Q

A. Found in membranes of brain cells
B. Ceramide joined to?

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A. Galactocerebroside
B. Monosaccharide galactose

58
Q

Contains steroid nucleus

A

Steroids

59
Q

A. Sterol found in membrane that is amphipathic
B. Chemical name

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A. Cholesterol
B. Perhydrocyclopentanophenanthrene Ring

60
Q

A. Regulates membrane fluidity
B. Polar

A

A. Nonpolar fused ring
B. Hydroxyl group

61
Q

Esterified form of cholesterol
Very hydrophobic
No polar groups (OH)

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Cholesteryl ester

62
Q

A. Amphipathic derivatives of cholesterol
B. Synthesized? Stored?

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A. Bile salts
B. Liver; Gallbladder

63
Q

Aids in digestion of fats

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Emulsifying agent

64
Q

A. Contains steroid nucleus
B. Travel to?

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A. Steroid hormones
B. Aid of carrier

65
Q

Steroid hormones, namely:

A

Testosterone
Progesterone
Estrone, Estrogen
Cortisone and Cortisol
Aldosterone

66
Q

Long hydrocarbon tails
Extremely hydrophobic

A

Wax (paraffin)

67
Q

Protective coating — hair/skin

A

Lanolin

68
Q

A. Core of hydrophobic lipids
B. Surrounded by?
C. Shape
D. Size

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A. Lipoproteins
B. Amphipathic proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol
C. Spherical
D. 10-1,200 nm

69
Q

Protein part of LPP

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Apolipoproteins

70
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A. Larger core regions (the larger the LPP, the more lipid relative to CHON)
B. Contains?

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A. Large LPP
B. More TAG/cholesteryl esters

71
Q

Classifications…. — Centrifugation

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Chylomicrons
VLDL
LDL
HDL

72
Q

Travels….
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. LDL
D. HDL

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A. won’t move in electrophoresis
B. Beta region
C. Pre beta region
D. Alpha region

73
Q

Percentage:

Chylomicrons
A. Triglycerides
B. Protein

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A. 80%-90%
B. 2%

74
Q

Percentage:

VLDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein

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A. 55%-65%
B. 10%
C. 5-10%

75
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Percentage:

LDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein

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A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 25%

76
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Percentage:

HDL
A. Triglycerides
B. Cholesterol
C. Protein

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A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 50%

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