Lipids Flashcards
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What are the function of lipids
A
Store double energy of carbs
Vitamin ADEK
Insulation
Protects
1
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What are lipids comprised of
A
C, H, and a little O
Non-polar
Hydrophobic
2
Q
Triglycerides
A
One glycerol with three carbons
Three fatty acids
3
Q
Saturated fats
A
Long and even, from animals, solid
4
Q
Unsaturated fats
A
Liquid, less hydrogen, veggies
5
Q
Monounsaturated lipids
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One double bond
6
Q
Polyunsaturated lipids
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Multiple double bonds
7
Q
Hydrogenation
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Adding hydrogen, produces trans fats
8
Q
Wax
A
Solid, waterproofing
One O
9
Q
Steroids
A
Four hydrocarbon rings
10
Q
Cholesterol
A
Gives support to animal membranes
Used to synthesize other steroids
11
Q
Testosterone
A
Male sex hormone
Steroid
12
Q
Estrogen
A
Female sex hormone
Steroid
13
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Aldosterone
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Regulates salt balance
Steroid
