Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of lipids
A
phospholipids
fats
steroids
2
Q
Building blocks of lipids
A
fatty acids (C and H chain with -COOH carboxyl ending)
3
Q
Structure of fats
A
Glycerol backbone and three fatty acids
4
Q
Structure of phospholipids
A
Phosphate group + glycerol + two fatty acids
5
Q
Polar properties of phospholipid
A
Polar hydrophilic phosphate head
Non-polar hydrophobic fatty acid tail
6
Q
Structure of steroids
A
4 carbon rings with unique side groups
7
Q
Function of fats
A
Energy storage
8
Q
Saturated fats fatty acid chains
A
Straight chain (no double bonds)
9
Q
Unsaturated fats fatty acid chains
A
Bent chain (with double bonds)
10
Q
Function of phospholipids
A
Cell membrane made from phospholipid bilayer
11
Q
Functions of steroids
A
Signals
Hormones
Cholesterol
Affect fluidity of cell membrane
