Lipids and Fats Flashcards
Solids they are
fats
Liquids they are
oils
Where are most oils from
Plants
Where are most fats from
animals
Which elements do lipids contain
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen
Tristearin from beef and lamb is
C51 H98 O6
What is the composition
One glycerol and 3 fatty acid molecules
Do fats and oils dissolve in water
NO
What is the difference between Saturated and Unsaturated fats
Saturated:
From animals
Solid at room temp.
No double bonds
Unsaturated:
Mostly from plants
Liquid at room temp
Has double bonds
What do humans need cholesterol for
very important in cell membranes and skin. Our liver make it
3 main uses of fats in animals
Stores of energy
Release energy 39 KJ energy per gram (2x carbs
Insulate the body
Name foods that are rich in lipids
Butter, Lard, milk, oils, fatty meat, eggs, cheese