Lipids Flashcards
What are the main types?
Triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids and waxes
What are the functions of lipids?
In cell membrane structure
Hormones
Energy storage molecules
Thermal insulation
Mechanical protection
Electrical insulation of nerves
Waterproofing and buoyancy
Triglycerides: what atoms do they contains?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
Triglycerides: is it polar?
No
Triglycerides: can it mix with water?
No hydrophobic
Triglycerides: are they classed as polymers and why?
No
Made of chains of non similar units
Triglycerides: what is the function?
Store unused calories and provide body with energy
Triglycerides: what states are fats and oil in a t room temperature?
Solid
Liquid
Triglycerides: what are the main functions?
Source of energy, insulate and protect organs
Triglycerides: what type of reaction will joint glycerol and fatty acids together?
Esterification recyion
Glycerol: what can each OH group do?
React with a carboxyll group of a fatty acid through an ester bond
