Simple Fats Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 simple fats
A
- Fats
- Waxes
2
Q
What is the chemical bond in simple fats?
A
Ester bond
3
Q
What are the components of fat
A
- Fatty acids
- Glycerol
4
Q
What is a liquid fat termed?
A
Oil
5
Q
Name the 3 acylglycerols and list their components
A
- Monoacylglycerol: 1 FA + glycerol
- Diacylglycerol: 2 FAs + glycerol
- Triacylglycerol: 3 FAs + glycerol
6
Q
What is the function of acylglycerols?
A
Storage form of fat
7
Q
Name the neutral fats
A
- Triacylglycerols
- Cholesterol esters
8
Q
What are the 2 functions of cholesterol
A
- Precursor for steroid hormone synthesis
- Present in all cell membranes
