Lipids Flashcards

1
Q

Are largely non-popular and hydrophobic class of carbon containing compounds

A

Lipids

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2
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Small organic molecule 3 hydroxyl group

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Glycerol

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3
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Consist of a long hydrocarbon attached to carboxyl group

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Fatty acid

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4
Q

Types of lipid

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Fats
Steroids
Phospholipids
Sphingolipids
Waxes

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5
Q

Compose of three fatty acids that have long carbon cytoskeleton

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Fats

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6
Q

Single bond between individual carbon atoms (butter margarine)

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Saturated fats

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7
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One or more double or triple bonds between molecules ( oils, coconut oil)

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Unsaturated fats

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8
Q

Compose of structure where a variety of functional groups can be attached

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Steroids

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9
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Essential component of animal cell membrane

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Cholesterol

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10
Q

Include the male hormone in female hormone

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Sex hormones

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11
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Aldosterone which regulates the reabsorption of sodium and chlorid ions

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Adrenocorticoid hormone

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12
Q

Converted to vitamin d

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Ergosterol

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13
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Subgroups of lipids

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Phospholipids

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14
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Organic amino alcohol
Adhesion site for protein of extracellular tissue

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Sphingolipids

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15
Q

Simple lipids consisting of long chain alcohol
Protection from dispense of insects

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Waxes

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16
Q

Excess of lipids or fats in the blood

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Hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol