Lipids Flashcards
Are largely non-popular and hydrophobic class of carbon containing compounds
Lipids
Small organic molecule 3 hydroxyl group
Glycerol
Consist of a long hydrocarbon attached to carboxyl group
Fatty acid
Types of lipid
Fats
Steroids
Phospholipids
Sphingolipids
Waxes
Compose of three fatty acids that have long carbon cytoskeleton
Fats
Single bond between individual carbon atoms (butter margarine)
Saturated fats
One or more double or triple bonds between molecules ( oils, coconut oil)
Unsaturated fats
Compose of structure where a variety of functional groups can be attached
Steroids
Essential component of animal cell membrane
Cholesterol
Include the male hormone in female hormone
Sex hormones
Aldosterone which regulates the reabsorption of sodium and chlorid ions
Adrenocorticoid hormone
Converted to vitamin d
Ergosterol
Subgroups of lipids
Phospholipids
Organic amino alcohol
Adhesion site for protein of extracellular tissue
Sphingolipids
Simple lipids consisting of long chain alcohol
Protection from dispense of insects
Waxes