Lipids (fats And Oils) Flashcards
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What gives them their hydrophobic character
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The fatty acids have R groups that do
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What are lipids made of
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-three fatty acids bonded to a glycerol
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What makes lipids acidic
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Their carboxylic acid group
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Lipid derivatives
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Phospholipids Waxes Steroids Cartenoids Porphyrins
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Phospholipids
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-Contain glycerol two fatty acids a phosphate group and a nitrogen group
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Waxes
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Found as protective coatings on skin, fur, leaves of plants and exoskeletons
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Steroids
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Has three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring
-ex are cholestoral, sex hormones, testosterone, estrogen and corticosteroids
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Carotenoids
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Pigments that produce red orange yellow and brown colors in plant and animals
-ex are carotenes and xanthrophylls
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Porphyrins
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Comtain four pyrrole rings
-often have a metal
