Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
has a carboxyl group at the polar end and a hydrocarbon
chain at the nonpolar tail
A
Fatty Acids
2
Q
compounds because the carboxyl group is hydrophilic and the hydrocarbon tail is hydrophobic. The carboxyl group can ionize under the proper conditions
A
amphipathic
3
Q
If there are carbon–carbon double bonds in the
chain, the fatty acid
A
Unsaturated
4
Q
A
5
Q
A
5
Q
A
5
Q
A
6
Q
A
6
Q
A
7
Q
there are only single bonds, the fatty
acid is
A
saturated
7
Q
Lauric
A
12
7
Q
Stearic
A
18
7
Q
Myristic
A
14
7
Q
Palmitic
A
16
7
Q
Arachidic
A
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