Lipids And Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the roles of lipids
A
.Protection (stored around delicate organs)
.insulation (they are slow conductors)
.waterproofing (as they’re insoluble in water)
.energy (release twice as much as carbohydrates when oxidised)
2
Q
3 elements always found in lipids
A
Carbon,Oxygen and Hydrogen
3
Q
What is a phospholipid
A
2 fatty acids, glycerol and a phosphate group
4
Q
What monomer is protein from
A
Amino acids
5
Q
What are lipids made from
A
3 fatty acids glycerol
6
Q
What bond is present between between amino acids
A
peptide bond
7
Q
What bond is present between fatty acid and glycerol
A
Esther bond
8
Q
2 amino acids joined together produce ?
A
Dipeptide
9
Q
More than 2 amino acids joined together
A
Polypeptide
10
Q
How do amino acids join together
A
Condensation reaction
