lipids Flashcards

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lipids

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dissolve well in non-polar (hydrophobic) solvants (acetone,genzene,ethers)

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2
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triglicerides

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fats

form of reserve fuel storage

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3
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fatty acid

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long unbranched hydrocarbon chain with carboxyl group

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4
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fatty acids saturated

A
animals
no double bond
saturated w H
straight
solid
makes cholesteral
doesn't lock up poisons
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5
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unsaturated

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double bond
not saturated with H
not straight 
no cholesteral
locks up poisons
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6
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functions

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long term energy storage
thermal insulation
physical protection
vitamin storage

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7
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phospholipids

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bilayer

biological membranes cell membrane and cell organelles

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8
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amphipathic

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one molecule has a hydrophilic side and a hydrophobic side

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9
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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

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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)
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