Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What are triglycerides made of?
A
3 fatty acids and glycerol
2
Q
What are triglycerides joined by?
A
Ester bond
3
Q
What reaction joins triglycerides?
A
Condensation reaction producing 3H2O
4
Q
What’s the test for lipids?
A
- crush/grind substance
- shake with ethanol
- shake with water
- forms emulsion that is white/cloudy
5
Q
What are phospholipids made of?
A
Phosphate group and 2 fatty acids
6
Q
What are 3 things that are the same between phospholipids and triglycerides?
A
- both contain ester bonds
- both contain glycerol
- both are insoluble in water
7
Q
What is an unsaturated fatty acid?
A
Has double bonds between carbon and are not fully saturated with hydrogen
