Lipids and Fats Flashcards

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1
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Solids they are

A

fats

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2
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Liquids they are

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oils

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3
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Where are most oils from

A

Plants

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4
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Where are most fats from

A

animals

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5
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Which elements do lipids contain

A

Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen

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6
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Tristearin from beef and lamb is

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C51 H98 O6

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7
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What is the composition

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One glycerol and 3 fatty acid molecules

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8
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Do fats and oils dissolve in water

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NO

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9
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What is the difference between Saturated and Unsaturated fats

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Saturated:
From animals
Solid at room temp.
No double bonds
Unsaturated:
Mostly from plants
Liquid at room temp
Has double bonds

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10
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What do humans need cholesterol for

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very important in cell membranes and skin. Our liver make it

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11
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3 main uses of fats in animals

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Stores of energy
Release energy 39 KJ energy per gram (2x carbs
Insulate the body

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12
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Name foods that are rich in lipids

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Butter, Lard, milk, oils, fatty meat, eggs, cheese

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