Topic 1: lipids Flashcards

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1
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Name two groups of lipids:

A

1 Triglycerides
2. Phospholipids

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2
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Name the reaction that forms lipids:

A

Condensation

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3
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Draw a label a triglyceride

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4
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Condensation reactions join the molecules to create triglycerides. Name the bond that forms and state between which molecules of the lipid it forms:

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  • Bond - Ester bond
  • Location - Between glycerol and a fatty acid (RCOOH)
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5
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Define Saturated fatty acid:

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The hydrocarbon chain only contains single carbon- carbon bonds.

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6
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Define unsaturated fatty acid

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The hydrocarbon chain contains at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

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