lipids Flashcards
1
Q
compare lipids and carbohydrates
A
lipids provide more concentrated energy
2
Q
common name for basic fats
A
triglyceride
3
Q
simple lipids
A
neutral fats
4
Q
compound lipids
A
fats with other components
5
Q
phospholipids
A
triglycerol + phosphoric acid + nitrogenous base
6
Q
lecithin
A
phospholipid; added in margarine, confections etc.
7
Q
cephalin
A
form thromboplastin for blood clotting
8
Q
sphingomyelin
A
insulates myelin sheath
9
Q
glycolipids
A
triglycerol + carbohydrates + nitrogenous base
10
Q
cerebroside
A
fat transport
11
Q
gangliosides
A
contains amino sugar
12
Q
lipoprotein
A
lipids + proteins
13
Q
derived lipid
A
derivatives from fat digestion
14
Q
basic structural unit of fats
A
fatty acids
15
Q
sources of fatty acids
A
saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fatty acids
