Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What property defines all lipids?
A
Hydrophobic
2
Q
A glycerol and fatty acids make up…
A
Fats
3
Q
3 carbon + hydroxyl group attached to each carbon makes up…
A
Glycerol
4
Q
A carboxyl group attached to a long carbon skeleton is a…
A
Fatty acid
5
Q
Sat. or Unsat.: Has max # of H
A
Saturated fatty acid
6
Q
Sat. or Unsat.: No double bonds
A
Saturated
7
Q
Sat. or Unsat.: Solid at room temp
A
Saturated
8
Q
Sat. or Unsat.: Has 1+ double bonds
A
Unsaturated
9
Q
Sat. or Unsat.: Liquid at room temp
A
Unsaturated
10
Q
What does LDL stand for?
A
Low density lipoprotein
11
Q
What does HDL stand for?
A
High density lipoprotein
12
Q
What does 2 fatty acids and a glycerol make up?
A
Phospholipid
