Types of Lipids

Question 1

What is the most common Lipids (Fats)?

Answer 1

Triglycerides

Question 2

What are triglyceride’s structure like?

Answer 2

-Its structure is like 1 Glycerol Molecule Chemically Bonded to 3 fatty acid Chains

Question 3

What are the 2 states lipids can be in?

Answer 3

-Fats (Solid at R.T.P)
-Oils (Liquids at R.T.P)

Question 4

Whats the difference between phospholipids and triglycride fats?

Answer 4

-While the fatty acids are three and are connected to one glycerol in triglycerides

-In Phospholipids there is 2 fatty acids connected to one glycerol and above that glycerol is small phosphate ball

Question 5

Whats the difference between saturated and non-saturated fats?

Answer 5

-Saturated fats have atleast 1 double bond within itself

-Non-saturated dont have a double bond

Question 6

Give me an example of saturated and non-saturated fats products

Answer 6

-Saturated:Butter

-Non-Saturated:Olive Oil

Question 7

What is the bond between fats called?

Answer 7

-Glycocidic Bonding