lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules Flashcards
ch. 5
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glycerol + 3 fatty acids
2
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triacylglycerols examples
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(fats or oils): glycerol + 3 fatty acids
3
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what is the function of triacylgylcerols
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important energy source
4
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phospholipid with 2 fatty acids
5
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phospholipid exampls
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glycerol + phosphate group + 2 fatty acids
6
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what is the function of phospholipids
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lipid bilayers of membranes (hydrophillic heads and hydrophillic tails are inversed and lined to each other –> tail to tail)
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8
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steroids example
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4 fused rings with attached chemical groups
9
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what is the function of steroids
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component of cell membranes (cholesterol); signalling molecules that travel through the body (hormones)
