lipids Flashcards
1
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lipids
A
dissolve well in non-polar (hydrophobic) solvants (acetone,genzene,ethers)
2
Q
triglicerides
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fats
form of reserve fuel storage
3
Q
fatty acid
A
long unbranched hydrocarbon chain with carboxyl group
4
Q
fatty acids saturated
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animals no double bond saturated w H straight solid makes cholesteral doesn't lock up poisons
5
Q
unsaturated
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double bond not saturated with H not straight no cholesteral locks up poisons
6
Q
functions
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long term energy storage
thermal insulation
physical protection
vitamin storage
7
Q
phospholipids
A
bilayer
biological membranes cell membrane and cell organelles
8
Q
amphipathic
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one molecule has a hydrophilic side and a hydrophobic side
9
Q
caroteniods
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ornage and yellow plant pigments
insolluable in water and have an oily consistency
in humnas
vitamin a ,retinal,visual pigment, vision
made of isoprene units
10
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steriods
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4 attached rings sterol frame cell membrane component hormones-sex hormones,testoserone,estrogen,progesterone vitamin D sun for bones bile salts emulsify (dont digest)