BM : Lipids Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 types of lipids
A
- triglycerides
- phospholipids
- cholesterol
2
Q
triglycerides used for
A
- fat for energy store
- insulation
- protection of organs
3
Q
what are phospholipids used for?
A
to make membranes
4
Q
What is cholesterol used for?
A
- for membrane stability
- make hormones
5
Q
Structure of triglycerides
A
- 1 glycerol
- 3 fatty acids
- joined by condensation reaction, ester bonds
- bond is COOC
6
Q
WHat are the two type of triglycerides?
A
- saturated fat
- unsaturated fat
7
Q
Saturated fat has?
A
No carbon double bonds in the R group of the fatty acid
8
Q
Unsaturated fat has?
A
Has carbon double bonds in the R group of the fatty acid
9
Q
What is the structure of a phospholipid?
A
- 1 glycerol
- 2 fatty acids
- 1 phosphate
10
Q
What does the phosphate form in a phospholipid?
A
The hydrophillic head
11
Q
What does the fatty acids form in a phospholipid?
A
The Hydrophobic tails
12
Q
What do phospholipids form?
A
The phospholipid bilayer
13
Q
What is the phospholipid bilayer?
A
The basic structure of membranes
