Carbohydrates/Lipids Flashcards
(17 cards)
what elements are rich in carbohydrates
C H O
what are carbs commonly referred to as
sugars
common names for carbs
glucose and fructose
how do we name carbohydrates
by the number of carbons
classification by number of subunits
mono, di, polysaccharides
what are polysaccharides
chains of monosaccharides joined by glycosidic bonds
what kind of bonds are glycosidic
covalent
how do we name glycosidic bonds
the position of the OH group
if the OH group is above the plane
beta
if the OH group is below the plane
alpha
are lipids soluble or nonsoluble in water
non soluble
what elements make up lipids
C - H
what are the different types of lipids
triglycerides, steroids, phospholipids, saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids
steroids
ring structure, hydrophobic, functions are in the cell membrane and hormone precursors
saturated fatty acids
max # of H attached to C, no double bonds, solid at room temp
unsaturated fatty acids
at least one double bond, liquid at room temp except for trans fats
phospholipids
amphipathic molecule and key component in lipid transport
