Macromolecules - Lipids Flashcards
1
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4 molecules lipids are made of
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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes phosphorus
2
Q
monomers of lipids
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fatty acids
3
Q
they are insoluble (T or F)
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true
4
Q
saturated fat
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mostly in animal products, contain maximum amount of bonds possible. solid at room temperature
5
Q
unsaturated fat
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found mostly in veggies and nuts, contain double bonds. most are liquids at room temperature, commonly called oils
6
Q
Phospholipids
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found in the cell membrane, has one hydrophilic head and 2 hydrophobic tails
7
Q
cholesterol
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fat-like substance found in all cells of the body
8
Q
steroids
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sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen are lipids
9
Q
lipids serve one of these 6 functions
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insulation, water-proofing, steroid hormones, structural support in cell membranes, energy storage
