Section 5.3 Flashcards

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1
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A lipid consisting of three fatty acids linked to one glycerol molecule.

A

fat

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What type of carboxylic acid has a long carbon chain?

A

fatty acids

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3
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A lipid consisting of three fatty acids linked to one glycerol molecule.

A

triacygyliceral

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4
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is a fatty acid in which all carbons in the hydrocarbon tail are connected by single bonds.

A

saturated fatty acids

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What fatty acid has one or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon tail?

A

unsaturated fatty acids

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6
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What unsaturated fat is formed artificially during hydrogenation of oils containing one or more trans double bonds?

A

trans fats

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What type of lipid is made up of glycerol joined to two fatty acids in a phosphate group?

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phospholipids

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A type of lipid characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of four fused rings with various chemical groups attached.

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steroids

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A steroid that forms an essential component of animal cell membranes and acts as a precursor molecule for the synthesis of other biologically important steroids, such as many hormones.

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cholesterol

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