Lipids Flashcards

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1
Q

every-time monomer is added, water is released, this is called?

A

Dehydration reaction

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2
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When water is added to break a bond

A

Hydrosis

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3
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Lipids are Hydrophobic? True or false

A

true

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4
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Functions of a lipid

A

act as boundaries
fat storage, long term storage
consist as a 3-carbon back bone

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5
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All carbon atoms on the fatty acid chain are filled with hydrogen atoms
solid at room temperature
unhealthy in large amounts

A

Fats(saturated)

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6
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Fatty acid contains LESS than the max number of hydrogen
One or more chain will have a double c bond
found in fish, vegetable oil, and veggies

A

Fats Unsaturated

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7
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Carbon skeleton of four fused rings. Circulate in the body as a chemical singles

A

Lipid steroids

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8
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Found in membranes
stacking point in which your body produces steroids
large amounts can cause heart and lung disease

A

Steroid- Cholesterol

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