Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What elements are in a triglyceride?
A
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
2
Q
What elements are in cholesterol?
A
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
3
Q
Is a triglyceride soluble in water?
A
No
4
Q
Is a phospholipid insoluble in water?
A
Yes
5
Q
Is cholesterol insoluble in water?
A
Yes
6
Q
Does triglyceride contain glycerol?
A
Yes
7
Q
Does a phospholipid contain glycerol?
A
Yes
8
Q
Does cholesterol contain glycerol?
A
No
9
Q
Does triglyceride contain ester bonds?
A
Yes
10
Q
Does a phospholipid contain ester bonds?
A
Yes
11
Q
Does cholesterol contain ester bonds?
A
No
12
Q
Is triglyceride important in membrane structure?
A
No
13
Q
Are phospholipids important in membrane structure?
A
Yes
14
Q
Is cholesterol important in membrane structure?
A
Yes
15
Q
Does triglyceride contain fatty acids?
A
Yes
16
Q
Do phospholipids contain fatty acids?
A
Yes
17
Q
Does cholesterol contain fatty acids?
A
No
