lipids Flashcards
compare lipids and carbohydrates
lipids provide more concentrated energy
common name for basic fats
triglyceride
simple lipids
neutral fats
compound lipids
fats with other components
phospholipids
triglycerol + phosphoric acid + nitrogenous base
lecithin
phospholipid; added in margarine, confections etc.
cephalin
form thromboplastin for blood clotting
sphingomyelin
insulates myelin sheath
glycolipids
triglycerol + carbohydrates + nitrogenous base
cerebroside
fat transport
gangliosides
contains amino sugar
lipoprotein
lipids + proteins
derived lipid
derivatives from fat digestion
basic structural unit of fats
fatty acids
sources of fatty acids
saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fatty acids
saturated fats
no hydrogen can be addedu
unsaturated fats
presence of one double bond
polyunsaturated fats
presence of two or more double bonds
steroids
fats that cointain sterols - cholesterol
omega -3
linolenic acid; consumed more by humans
omega -6
linoleic acid; produced widely by plants; requirement is easily met
chicken liver
highest amount of cholesterol
trans fat
artificial fats made from hydrogenation that lengthens the food shelf life