Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
lipids
A
macromolecules of C.H.O
- non polar
- hydrophobinc
2
Q
triglycerides monomers
A
glycerol and fatty acids
3
Q
function of lipids
A
energy
energy storage
insulation
hormonal communication
4
Q
what do fatty acids contain
A
methyl group (R group) and a carboxyl group
5
Q
how are trigylcerides formed
A
esterification
6
Q
what bond is formed when an -OH group bonds with -COOH
A
ester bond
7
Q
how is ester bond formed
A
via. condensation reaction
8
Q
how many water moelcules are released when making a triglyceride
A
3
9
Q
saturated fatty acids
A
contain no C=C
- unbranched, linear chain
10
Q
unsaturated fatty acids
A
- conain C=C
can be cis or trans
