macromolecules: lipids Flashcards
1
Q
property in water
A
hydrophobic
2
Q
functions
A
energy storage
membrane structure
chemical signalling
3
Q
one type of lipid
A
fats
4
Q
what are fats made of
A
-3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol
5
Q
2 types of fats
A
unsaturated= can take in more h
saturated= cant take more h
6
Q
how are fatty acids joined together?
A
by glycerol in form of dehydration, aka taking out h and oh
7
Q
true or false
fats are source of energy?
A
true
8
Q
brown vs white fats
A
brown= breaks down blood sugar (glucose) and fat molecules to create heat and help maintain body temperature
white= storing energy
9
Q
waxes
A
long carbon chain
is hydrophobic- hence the LONG carbon chain
10
Q
malleable
A
change shape under pressure
used as waterproof coating since hydrophobic
11
Q
A
