Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What elements are lipids made from ?
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
2
Q
Which solvents do lipids dissolve in ?
A
Organic solvents e.g alcohol
3
Q
What’s difference between fats and oils ?
A
Fats are solid at room temperature
Oils are liquid at room temperature
4
Q
What are the three main groups of lipids ?
A
Triglyceride,phospholipids and steroids
5
Q
What do triglycerides consist of ?
A
Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
6
Q
What does hydrophobic mean ?
A
Insoluble In water
7
Q
What does hydrophilic ?
A
Soluble in water
8
Q
How many hydroxyl groups does glycerol have ?
A
3
9
Q
What is the general structure of glycerol ?
A
C3H8O3
10
Q
What is a saturated fatty acid ?
A
Single carbon to carbon bond
11
Q
What bonds are formed between fatty acids ?
A
Ester bonds
