Lipids

Question 1

organic compounds with one property in common, they do not dissolve in water.

Answer 1

Lipids

Question 2

three groups of lipids:

Answer 2

triglycerides, steroids, and waxes

Question 3

another important group, that forms the majority of cell membranes

Answer 3

Phospholipids

Question 4

Consists of three long hydrocarbon chains called fatty acids bonded to a glycerol

Answer 4

triglycerides (fat)

Question 5

This fatty acid contain only single carbon carbon bonds

Answer 5

Saturated fatty acid

Question 6

This fatty acid contain one or more double bonds that bend the chains

Answer 6

Unsaturated fatty acid

Question 7

what type of fatty acid is saturated and tend to be solid?

Answer 7

Animal fats

Question 8

this fatty acid has at least one double bond between carbon atoms

Answer 8

Unsaturated fatty acids

Question 9

these fats have an oily (liquid) consistency at room temperature

Answer 9

Unsaturated fatty acid

Question 10

an excellent energy energy source that provides more than twice as much energy as equal weights of carbohydrate or protein

Answer 10

Fat

Question 11

Are lipids that have four interconnected carbon rings

Answer 11

Steroids

Question 12

is a key part of animal cell membrane. Animal cells use this as a starting material to make other lipids, including the sex, hormones, testosterone and estrogen.

Answer 12

Cholesterol

Question 13

are fatty acids combined with alcohol or other hydrocarbons, usually forming a stiff water repellent material

Answer 13

waxes

Question 14

What type of reaction occurs when a triglyceride is synthesized from a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids

Answer 14

Dehydration synthesis