Lipids Flashcards

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1
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What are triglycerides made of?

A

3 fatty acids and glycerol

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2
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What are triglycerides joined by?

A

Ester bond

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3
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What reaction joins triglycerides?

A

Condensation reaction producing 3H2O

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4
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What’s the test for lipids?

A
  • crush/grind substance
  • shake with ethanol
  • shake with water
  • forms emulsion that is white/cloudy
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5
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What are phospholipids made of?

A

Phosphate group and 2 fatty acids

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What are 3 things that are the same between phospholipids and triglycerides?

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  • both contain ester bonds
  • both contain glycerol
  • both are insoluble in water
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7
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What is an unsaturated fatty acid?

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Has double bonds between carbon and are not fully saturated with hydrogen

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