Lipids Flashcards

1
Q

structural compounds in cell membranes; stored energy

A

lipids

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2
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lipids commonly referred to as

A

fats and oils

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3
Q

properties of lipids

A

insoluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
insolubility in water distinguishes them from carbohydrates and proteins

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4
Q

physical property of lipid

A

emolsivication agents

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5
Q

chemical property of lipids is when fatty acids/oils are boiled which is process called

A

saponification

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6
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reaction between fat and strong base to produce glycerol and salt of a fatty acid (soap)

A

saponification

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7
Q

simple lipids are products of

A

hydrolysis

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8
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ex of simple lipids (3)

A

fat
oils
waxes

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9
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compound lipid ex: 3

A

glycolipids
phospholipids
spingolipids

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10
Q

miscellaneous lipids 2

A

triglycerides

cholestrol

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11
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neutron fats; formed by reaction of 3 fatty molecules with glycerol

A

trilgycerides

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12
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naturally produced in liver

A

cholestrol

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