Lipids - Contents Flashcards
1
Q
What elements are proteins made up of?
A
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
2
Q
How does the composition of a lipid differ from the composition of a carbohydrate?
A
Lipids contain more carbon and less oxygen than carbohydrates
3
Q
What do the elements in lipids combine to form?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
What are fatty acids?
A
Fatty acids are chains of Carbon atoms with Hydrogen attached and an acid group COOH at one end
5
Q
What is a trans-fat and how is it made?
A
A trans-fat is an insoluble fat that has been reheated more than 5 times
