LEC 7 LIPIDS AND PROTEINS Flashcards

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What are lipids?

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Fats and oils containing only&raquo_space; Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen

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Why are lipids more hydrophobic than carbohydrates?

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Lipids have less oxygen than < carbohydrates

-More hydrophobic than CHO
-More lipid soluble < dissolve in oil

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What are the functions of lipids?

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  • Stores energy
  • Helps w/ movement of particles
  • Absorb vitamins
  • Make hormones
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Name the 4 types of lipids?

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  1. Fatty acids
  2. Triglycerides
  3. Phospholipids
  4. Steroids
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What are Fatty acids?

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The monomers of lipids (simple component)

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A fatty acid consist of a ________ functional group attached to a _____

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_Carboxylic Acid
_Hydrocarbon chain

NOTE:
Hydrocarbon chain may be ‘VERY LONG’ and include ‘DOUBLE BONDS’

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Name the three (3) classes of fatty acids

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  1. Saturated
  2. Monunsaturated
  3. Polyunsaturated
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Define Saturated Fatty Acids?

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No double bonds - Mostly in animal fats

Note:
Each carbon is ‘saturated’ with hydrogen atoms.

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Give an example of saturated fatty acid

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Palmitic acid (C16 H32 O2)

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Define Monounsaturated fatty acids?

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Has ONE DOUBLE BONDS between carbon
(found in plant oil)

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Give an example of monounsaturated fatty acids?

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Oleic acid (C18 H34 O2)

(found in olive oil)

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Define Polyunsaturated fatty acids?

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Has TWO(2) or more DOUBLE BONDS between carbon

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What’s an example of Polyunsaturated fatty acids?

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Linoleic acid (C18 H32 O2)

(Found in seeds)

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What are Triglycerides fatty acids?

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Stored fatty acid (unused fat stored)

formed by linking three with glycerol (3 carbon sugar)

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  1. How is fatty acids attach to glycerol to form triglycerides?
  2. How many molecules of water is formed from each triglycerides?
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  1. Dehydration synthesis reaction
  2. Three (3) molecules of water is formed from each
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What are the functions of Triglycerides?

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Stored in ‘fat cells’ for:
-Insulation
-Temperature
-Energy

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GOOD AND BAD FATTY ACIDS
(SOURCE/USE)

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  • Omega3 fats >essential>polyunsaturated fatty acid>in flaxseed oil&fish>cardiovascular health
  • Saturated fats>increase risk of heart disease

-Trans fats>increase risk of heart disease

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What are Phospholipids?

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Major component of cell membrane (75%)

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What is the structural formula of phospholipids?

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Made of:
Glycerol, 2 fatty acids, phosphate group attach to nitrogen-containing group

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Whaty are phospholipids considered to be “amphipathic”?

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Hydrophilic - head
Hydrophobic - Tail

(Amphipathic = BOTH polar & nonpolar)

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What are steroids?

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Form by containing 4 rings from cholesterol (which form bile and hormones)

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T/F
The 4 hydrocarbon rings of steriods are non-polar?

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TRUE

(Hydrophobic - water hating)

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What are the functions of steriods?

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  • Cell communication (through blood stream)
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Name examples of steriods?

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  • Testosterone
  • Estrogen
  • Aldosterone
  • Cortisol
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What are proteins?
Large molecules made of amino acids Note/Facts: - Type of fatty acid - 20% of body mass - Multiple functions
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T/F Proteins are made of 20 different amino acids?
TRUE
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What is the amino acid structure/properties of proteins? (20 amino acids)
Each: Central carbon atom > amino group > carboxylic acid group
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Each amino acid has a unique what______?
R group Note: - R group varies based on complex properties - R group determines amin acid properties
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Name examples of amino acids?
-Hydrogen -Tryptophan (complicated) -Cysteine
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What are Peptides and Peptides bonds? (How they are formed)
Amino acid linked by dehydration snythesis (peptide + peptide = peptide bond)
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What is the structure/properties of peptide bond? (Operation of how the bond is formed) Really not as complicated as it seems :)
Amino group + Carboxylic acid group - lose water molecule Dehydration Synthesis: How bond is form Amino group > lose one hydrogen (-H) Carboxylic group > lose one hydroxyl (-OH) (H2O -lost of water) Alternative Explanation: (-H & -OH = Lost of water molecule = Dehydration synthesis) = Formation of peptide bond (C-N bond > end result) (carbon-Nitrogen)
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What is a depeptide?
Compose of two (2) amino acids (Through hydrolysis > water molecule (H2O) is used to break down peptide bond = Dipeptide) Result in the reverse of peptide bond. (+H & +OH = Add water) Note: Is held together by a peptide bond
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whats the difference between 'Peptide bond' and 'Dipeptide'? (Personal note - needed to understand)
Dehydration synthesis & Hydrolysis Peptide bond = Dehydration snythesis>Lost of water molecule (-H -OH = -H2O) (C+NAdd water molecule (+H +HO = H2O)
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What is a 'tripeptide' bond
Two peptide bonds
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what is a polypeptide?
Poly = Multiple/Many Contains 10 or more amino acids
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What are 'Fibrous protein'? Where are the located?
Long strands Found in: hair, nails, tendons & bone
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What are 'Globular proteins'? Where are they found?
Spherical shape Found in:Enzymes, hormones & cell messengers
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What are the 4 levels of protein structure?
1. Primary 2. secondary 3. Tertiary 4. Quaternary
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What is Protein Denaturation?
Protein lose shape > Due to heat, pH & chemicals Note: -When protien cant function we become sick -Having a fever/high temp throws off protein function -pH becomes off < Due to infection/illness