Lipids Flashcards
1
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Saturated Fatty Acids
A
No double bonds between carbon atoms and tend to be solid at room temp
2
Q
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
A
Do have a double bond between carbon atoms and tend to be liquid at room temp
3
Q
Structure
A
Glycerol and three fatty acids joined by ester bonds
4
Q
Phospholipids
A
1 glycerol, 2 fatty acids, and 1 phosphate group. The head (glycerol and phosphate group) is hydrophilic but the tail (two fatty acids, one saturated and one unsaturated) is hydrophobic
5
Q
Steroids
A
Carbon skeletons made up of 4 fused rings. May have short tails.
6
Q
Sterols
A
A steroid with a hydroxide that is also classified as an alcohol
