LIPIDS Flashcards

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1
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an organic substance found in living systems that is insoluble in water but is soluble in organic solvents.

A

lipids

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2
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solid triglycerides

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fats

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3
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liquid triglycerides

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oils

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4
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The number of carbon-carbon double bonds in the side chains

A

degree of unsaturation

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5
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canola

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canadian-oil-low-acid

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6
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Deemed to be the most “heart healthy”

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olive oil

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7
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more saturated

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more stablem

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8
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more unsaturated

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faster deterioration

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9
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to convert a compound into other substances through the action of water

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hydrolyse

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10
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solid

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saturated

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11
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liquid

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unsaturated

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12
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fatty tissue of the body.

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adipose tissue

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13
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a steroidal alcohol

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cholesterol

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14
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transport excess cholesterol to the liver for disposal “good cholesterol”

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HDL

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15
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tend to deposit cholesterol on arterial walls “bad cholesterol”

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LDL

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16
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used in fat digestion

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bile

17
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emulsifying agents in egg yolks for mayonnaise, candy, cake dough

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lecithin