Lipids Flashcards
- Solid at room temperature.
- Animal sources
- Except coconut and palm oils which are solid at room temperature.
Fats
- Liquid at room temperature.
- Plant sources
- Except fish oils which is liquid at room temperature.
Oils
- Also composed of C, H, and O atoms like carbs but differs in proportion.
- Insoluble to water but soluble in organic solvents.
Composition of Lipids
• Edible lipids:
triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.
• Triglyceride =
1 glycerol + 3 fatty acids
Lipids are stored in
Adipose tissue
Structural function
◦Insulation,
protection,
integral parts of cells & tissues
Lipids spare ___, ___, and ___.
Spare protein, B1 & B3
Simple Lipids or Neutral fats
Trigylcerides and fatty acids
Compound Lipids
Phospholipids
Components of Phospholipids
Neutral fats +
Phosphoric acid +
Nitrogenous base
Sources of Phospholipids
eggs, soy beans, liver, wheat germs, peanuts
•Cell membranes, emulsifiers
Derived lipids
Sterol
type of lipids that is obtained by hydrolysis or enzymatic breakdown
Derived Lipids
no double bonds FA
Saturated FA
one double bond FA
Monounsaturated FA
two or more double bonds FA
Polyunsaturated
Degree of unsaturation affects the
temperature at which the molecule
melts. If saturated the molecules are ___.
firm
Degree of unsaturation affects the
temperature at which the molecule
melts. If unsaturated the molecules are ___.
more liquid
All electrons in outermost valence of C are paired in this type of fatty acid.
Saturated FA
Sources of Saturated Fatty Acid
coconut oil, chocolate, butter, animal fat
Sources of Monounsaturated FA (MUFA)
•Oleic acid in olive oil, avocado, almonds
Sources of Polyunsaturated FA (PUFA)
•Linoleic acid in corn oil, soy bean oil, fish oils