Lipids; Fats And Oils Flashcards
Fats
Are lipids that are solid at room temperature such as the fat in butter and lard
Note to remember
Oils Such as corn oil and olive oil are liquid at room temperature
Triglycerides
Made of up one by Erik unit and three fatty acids that store energy for later use
Phospholipids
A phospholipid is a type of lipid molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane. Each phospholipid is made up of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.
they form membrane in the cells
Cholesterol
Is a steroid lipid it helps the making of steroid hormones
Structural proteins
From various structures of the body
Collagen
Fibrous protein that holds many tissues together
Keratin
Forms tough waterproof fibers in the outer layer of the skin
Functional proteins
Participate in chemical processes of the body
Nucleic acids
Made up of nucleotide units