Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Acid + Alcohol = ?
A
Ester + Water
2
Q
Definition of fats?
A
Mixture of triglycerides with a high composition of saturated fatty acids. Solid in nature.
3
Q
Definition of oils?
A
Mixture of triglycerides with high composition of unsaturated fatty acids. Liquid in nature.
4
Q
Unsaturated fatty acids can be hydrogenated to produce saturated fatty acids.
A
Vegetable oil to margarine is an example
5
Q
How are liposomes formed?
A
Phospholipids shaken with water to form lipid bilayer
6
Q
How are lipids metabolized to produce energy
A
- ) Hydrolysed to form acids and glycerols
- ) Converted to acety-CoA
- ) Broken down to generate energy
7
Q
Explain how fatty acids are oxidised.
A
- ) Fatty acid > Fatty acyl-CoA
- ) Directed to mitochondrial matrix
- ) Energy is generated
