Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Lipids store _
A
Energy
2
Q
Lipids form _
A
Cell membranes
3
Q
Lipids act as _
A
Chemical messengers
4
Q
Lipids are more than just (2)
A
Fats
Oils
5
Q
Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that include (3)
A
Waxes
Some vitamins
Hormones
6
Q
Lipids form most of the _
A
Membranes in organisms cells
7
Q
Lipids are composed of long strings of carbon atoms with _ molecules attached (2)
A
Hydrogen
Oxygen
8
Q
Some lipids also contain (2)
A
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
9
Q
All lipids are _
A
Insoluble in water
10
Q
Animals can make some lipids, but others must be _
A
Obtained
11
Q
Fats and oils aka _
A
Triglycerides
12
Q
Fats _ at room temp
A
Solid
13
Q
Oils used by plants for _
A
Long-term energy storage
14
Q
A triglyceride is made up of glycerol and _
A
Three chains of fatty acids
15
Q
Saturated fat solid at room temp, _ liquid
A
Unsaturated fats
