Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
lipid functions (5)
A
padding of vital organs
insulation
long term energy storage
structural(cell membrane)
chemical messangers
2
Q
what r the 4 types of lipids
A
fatty acids
neutral acids
phospholipids
steroids
3
Q
whats the difference between a phospholipid and a trygliceride
A
phospholipid has 1 fatty acid replaced by a phosphate grp with an N attatched
4
Q
steroid functions
A
chemical messangers
sex hormones
