Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Component elements
A
C, H, O, (P)
2
Q
Solubility ability
A
none
3
Q
functions
A
insulation
protection from water
4
Q
(fats) component elements
A
C, H, O
5
Q
(fats) functions
A
energy source
insulation
6
Q
Structure of a Fat triglyceride molecule looks like…
A
a capital letter “E”
7
Q
Monomer
A
Glycerol + 3 fatty acids
8
Q
Polymers
A
triglyceride
9
Q
Saturated fats
A
are linked with single covalent bonds and have max hydrogen concentration (solid)
10
Q
Unsaturated fats
A
have double bonds and lass than max hydrogen concentration (liquid)
11
Q
(phospholipids) component elements
A
C, H, O, N, (S)
12
Q
(phospholipids) functions
A
controls movement in and out of the cell
13
Q
(phospholipids) location
A
Cell membrane
14
Q
What is a phospholipid bilayer?
A
is the thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid membranes
15
Q
Steroids
A
vitamins, cholesterol, hormones
