Simple Fats (Esters Of FAs + Alcohol)

Question 1

Name 2 simple fats

Answer 1

Fats, waxes

Question 2

What is the chemical bond in simple fats?

Answer 2

Ester bond

Question 3

What are the components of fats?

Answer 3

Glycerol + FAs

Question 4

What is a liquid fat termed?

Answer 4

Oil

Question 5

Name the 3 acylglycerols + list their components

Answer 5

Monoacylglycerol: 1FA + glycerol
Diacylglycerol: 2FAs + glycerol
Triacylglycerol: 3FAs + glycerol

Question 6

What is the function of acylglycerols?

Answer 6

Storage form of fat

Question 7

Name the neutral fats

Answer 7

Cholesterol esters, triacylglycerols

Question 8

What are the 2 functions of cholesterol

Answer 8

1. Starting molecule for steroid hormone synthesis
2. Makes cell membrane less fluid