lipids Flashcards
1
Q
what prevents nonpolar lipids molecules from interacting with polar water molecules
A
because of equal electric charge distribution around there surface
2
Q
what are 3 major groups of biologically relevant lipids
A
steroids
phosolipids
Tryglicorides
3
Q
what is the hydrophobic effect
A
there is repulsion of non polar and polar lipids
4
Q
Which vitamins are lipids
A
Vitamin A
D
E
K
5
Q
Function of triglicoride
A
turns excess calories into fat
Store large amounts of energy into a little body
6
Q
cell membrane contain which two types of lipids
A
Steroids
7
Q
which hormones are steroid molecules
A
testosterone
cortisol
