Lipids; Fats And Oils Flashcards

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Fats

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Are lipids that are solid at room temperature such as the fat in butter and lard

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Note to remember

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Oils Such as corn oil and olive oil are liquid at room temperature

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Triglycerides

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Made of up one by Erik unit and three fatty acids that store energy for later use

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Phospholipids

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A phospholipid is a type of lipid molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane. Each phospholipid is made up of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.

they form membrane in the cells

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5
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Cholesterol

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Is a steroid lipid it helps the making of steroid hormones

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6
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Structural proteins

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From various structures of the body

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Collagen

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Fibrous protein that holds many tissues together

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Keratin

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Forms tough waterproof fibers in the outer layer of the skin

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Functional proteins

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Participate in chemical processes of the body

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10
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Nucleic acids

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Made up of nucleotide units

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