lipids Flashcards by Jefe Kakpovbia | Brainscape

Q

what is the structure of a fatty acid?

A

carboxyl group attached to a hydrocarbon chain

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what are the main functions of lipids?

A

moving and storing energy, making hormones

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what are the monomers in lipids?

A

glycerol and fatty acids

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what are the polymers in lipids?

A

triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, and steroids

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what is the structure of triglyceride?

A

3 fatty acid chains bond to 1 glycerol

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what is the structure of phospolipids?

A

glycerol, 2 fatty acids, phosphate group

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what is the structure of waxes?

A

long chain fatty acids, carbonyl group

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what is the structure of steroids?

A

4 fused hydrocarbon rings

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what are the bonds in lipids?

A

carbon-hydrogen bond/non-polar covalent bonds

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what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

A

saturated fats only have single bonds

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