Lipids Flashcards
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Fatty acids
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Long hydrocarbon chain Max no of h is saturated Unsaturated have fewer h Multiple bonds are polyunsaturated Unsaturated low melting point Polyunsaturated in diet
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Lipids
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Varying sizes
Insoluble
Form bilayers
Energy yielding
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Triglycerides and phospholipids
Glycerol. Lipid in cell membrane
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Carboxyl group Reacts with hydroxyl group Glycerol have fatty acid Polar head and chain hydrophobic Amphiathic
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Cholesterol
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In cell membrane
Different structure
Long hydrocarbons
4 linked hydrogencarbon ring
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Function
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Store fat
Reserve energy
Transmission of nerve
