Lipids and Lipids Metabolism (TOPIC 1) Flashcards
Also known as Fats.
Lipids
Lipids or Fats contain?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen (CHO).
Water insoluble hence they are transported in the blood by lipoproteins.
Lipids
1 gram of fat=
9 kilocalories.
Rich source of energy compared to carbohydrates.
Lipids
Forms the structural membrane of the cells (phospholipid bilayer).
Lipids
Precursors of hormone production (steroid hormones).
Lipids
Types of lipids
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Cholesterol
The building blocks of lipids.
Fatty acids
Consist of hydrocarbons with COOH (carboxyl) terminal group.
Fatty acids
Found in triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids.
Fatty acids
Fatty Acids exist in 2 forms in the blood
Fatty Acid Esters
Free Fatty Acids
bound to triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids.
Fatty acid esters (majority)-
not bound to any molecule and transported by albumin.
Free fatty acids (unesterified)-
Types of fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids-
Unsaturated fatty acids-
fatty acids with NO double bond. Linear hydrocarbon chain.
Saturated fatty acids-
fatty acid with double bond. Bent hydrocarbon chains.
Unsaturated fatty acids-
hydrogen at the same side of C=C bond
Cis form-
means the maximum number of hydrogen atoms are bonded to each carbon atom in a molecule of fat.
Saturated
Solid state at room temperature.
Saturated fatty acids
Found in animal fat such as milk, meat and butter others are vegetable oil and coconut oil.
Saturated fatty acids
High melting point and higher shelf-life.
Saturated fatty acids
Synthesized in the body.
Saturated fatty acids
Examples of Saturated fatty acids
Stearic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Capric Acid
Lauric Acid
Lower melting point thus liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fatty acids
Low shelf life. Not ideal for long storage.
Unsaturated fatty acids
Mostly plant sources like vegetable oil, sunflower oil, mustard oil, avocado oil.
Unsaturated fatty acids
Examples of Unsaturated fatty acids
Linoleic Acid
Oleic Acid
Types of unsaturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated