Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 groups of lipids
A
-Triglycerides
-Phospholipids
2
Q
How are triglycerides formed
A
-Triglycerides are formed by condensation reaction of one molecule of glycerol and 3 molecules of fatty acids
3
Q
How is an ester bond formed
A
-A condensation reaction between glycerol and fatty acid (RCOOH) forms an ester bond
4
Q
What is a saturated fatty acid
A
-DOES NOT CONTAIN A C=C
5
Q
What is a un-saturated fatty acid
A
-Contains a C=C
6
Q
What is substituted in a phospholipid
A
-One of the fatty acid of a triglycerides is substituted by a phosphate-containing group
7
Q
Function of triglyceride
A
-Long term energy store
-Waterproofing
-Organ protection
-Insulation
8
Q
Function of phospholipids
A
-Cell-surface membrane component
-Long term energy store
-Waterproofing
-Organ protection
-Insulation
