BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES (LIPIDS)

Question 1

What is the basic unit of lipids?

Answer 1

1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid chains(TRIGLYCERIDES)

Question 2

What are lipids are divided into?

Answer 2

fats (solids at room temperature)

oils (liquids at room temperature)

Question 3

What percent of the body’s mass are Lipids?

Answer 3

10%

Question 4

What are some unsaturated fats?

Answer 4

Olives.

Question 5

what are some saturated fats?

Answer 5

Meat and dairy products e.g cheese.

Question 6

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF LIPIDS?

Answer 6

ENERGY STORAGE,
FAT LAYER UNDER THE SKIN ACTS AS INSULATION,
PROTECTS ORGANS

Question 7

WHAT IS ANOTHER ROLE OF LIPIDS?

Answer 7

absorbs vitamins FOUND in proteins.