Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
2 groups of lipid
A
Triglycerides and phospholipids
2
Q
Triglyceride formation
A
Condensation of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid
3
Q
Bond formed via condensation reaction between glycerol and a fatty acid (RCOOH)
A
Ester Bond
4
Q
Which part of a fatty acid may be saturated or unsaturated?
A
R-Group
5
Q
Phospholipid properties
A
Phospholipids have one glycerol, two fatty acids and a phosphate group
One of the fatty acid chains is saturated, whereas the second fatty acid chain is unsaturated
