lipids Flashcards
1
Q
what type of lipids are animal fats/ plant oils
A
triglycerides
2
Q
what is a fatty acid
A
a long chain of carbon and hydrogen with the functional group cooh
3
Q
what is a triglyceride made of
A
glycerol and 3 fatty acids
4
Q
what is a phospholipid made of
A
glycerol, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group
5
Q
what is a cell membrane
A
a double layer of phospholipids
