Topic 1 - Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What bonds do lipids form?
A
Ester bonds
2
Q
What are two examples of lipids?
A
Fats and oils
3
Q
What are three properties/features of lipids?
A
1) Insulation.
2) Buoyancy due to low density.
3) Store of energy, lots of C-H bonds.
4
Q
What is a glycerol molecule formed from?
A
Contains three carbon atoms and one OH on each carbon.
5
Q
What is a fatty acid formed from?
A
Carbonyl group, hydrocarbon chain ending in CH3, bonds to glycerol
6
Q
What is a phospholipid formed from?
A
One fatty acid chain is replaced with a phosphate group.
