B3: Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of lipid in the liquid state?
A
Oil
2
Q
What is the name of lipid in the solid state?
A
Fat
3
Q
What atoms do lipid consist of
A
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen
4
Q
2 uses of lipid
A
- Provide the energy for the whole body
+ Reserved some fat by storing it under the skin, to produce energy for later - insulate the body
5
Q
Why we cook oil mostly from the seeds of plants?
A
Because seeds usually stored fats for the germination state
