Macromolecules: Lipids Flashcards
Lipids
Fats, Oils, Waxes
Elements
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (Some : Lots : Few)
Monomers
Glycerol, Fatty Acid Chains
Nickname for glycerol
Backbone
Glycerol length
3 Carbon
Fatty acid chains combine with glycerol base to make…
Monoglycerides to Triglycerides
Types of lipis
Triglycerides,fatty acids, Cholesterol (and cholesterol-derived homes such as estrogen/testosterone), phospholipids (fat in cell membranes)
Triglycerides combine to make…
Unsaturated and saturated fat
Unsaturated fats (oils) comprise…
Plant fats
Saturated fats (solid at room temp) comprise…
Animal fats
The shape of saturated fats is…
Straight
The shape of unsaturated fats is…
Bent
Functions
Long-term energy storage, insulation around organs and nerves, cell membranes, sex hormones
Example foods
Cooking oils, nuts, bacon, butter
