Lipids 1 : Triglycerides Flashcards
1
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lipids
A
A group of substances that are soluble in alcohol rather than water. including triglycerides, phospholipids, glycolipids and cholesterol.
2
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macromolecule
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A very large organic molecule
3
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phospholipid
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A molecule consisting of glycerol, two fatty acids and one phosphate group.
4
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Why are fatty acids an acid
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They produce H free ions
5
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What are triglycerides made up of
A
1 glycerol + 3 fatty acids (condensation reaction)
6
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Triglyceride formula
A
C55 H98 O6
