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1
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Define Lipids:

A

Organic Compounds composed of Carbon,Hydrogen, Oxygen

2
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The ratio of Lipids is?

A

1:2:low
Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen

Ex:C12 H24 O2

3
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Lipids include:

A

Fats, Oils, Waxes

4
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How do lipids react to water?

A

Lipids are insoluble and hydrophobic

5
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Lipids functions:

A
  1. High efficiency energy source

2. Make up components of cells’ membranes

6
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The 3 main types of LIPIDS:

A

Fatty-Acids

Triglycerides

Phospholipids

7
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Define a Fatty Acid:

A

Long Carbon chains w/ Hydrogen atoms

8
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Define a Saturated Fatty Acid:

A

Each Carbon has 4 single covalent bonds

9
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What are mainly considered Saturated Fatty Acida

A

Animal Fats

10
Q

Which is less healthy?

A

Saturated fats contribute to carsiovasykar disease more than unsaturated fatty acids

11
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Define an Unsaturated Fatty Acid:

A

1 or more of a single covalet bond that has been replaced with a double bond

12
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids contain?

A

Carbon atoms with LESS Hydrogen atoms

13
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Unsaturated fats are primarily?

A

Plant fats

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