Lipids Flashcards
It is a biochemical substances that are insoluble in water and are soluble in non-polar solvents
Lipids
TRUE OR FALSE:
Lipids yield large amounts of energy
TRUE
Enumerate the 5 biological functions of Lipids
- Store of chemical energy
- Insulate vital organs
- Components of cell membranes
- Chemical Messengers (Hormones)
- Covering of Nerve Fibers
Lipids are largely _________ in nature
Hydrocarbon
What are the two classification of Lipids?
- Saponifiable Lipids
- Non-Saponifiable Lipids
It produces fatty acid salts upon base hydrolysis
Saponifiable Lipids
Kapag walang fatty acids
Non-Saponifiable Lipids
IDENTIFICATION - Kinds of Saponifiable Lipids
Main storage form of fatty acids in cells
Triacylglycerols (TAGS)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Triacylglycerols (TAGs) is the esters of glycerol and fatty acids
TRUE
What is the most abundant Fatty Acids?
- Palmitic
- Stearic
- Oleic
- Linoleic
TRUE OR FALSE:
Non-Saponifiable keeps the animals warm
FALSE; Saponifiable Lipids keeps the animals warm
TRUE OR FALSE:
More than 90% of seal blubbers is fats
FALSE; more than 80%
IDENTIFICATION - Kinds of Saponifiable Lipids
Monocarboxylic acids that contain long, unbranched hydrocarbon chain
Fatty Acids
IDENTIFICATION - Kinds of Saponifiable Lipids
Generally, Fatty Acids have ___ - ___ Carbon Atoms in length
12-26
IDENTIFICATION: Types of Fatty Acids
No double bonds
Saturated
What are the three types of Fatty Acids?
- Saturated
- Monosaturated
- Polyunsaturated
IDENTIFICATION: Types of Fatty Acids
One double bond
Monounsaturated
IDENTIFICATION:
TAGs with high percentage of saturated Fatty Acids
Fats
IDENTIFICATION: Types of Fatty Acids
2 or more double bonds
Polyunsaturated
What type of Fatty Acids does have:
1. High Melting Point
2. Low Melting Point
- Saturated Fatty Acids
- Unsaturated Fatty Acids
TRUE OR FALSE:
Fats came from animal sources
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
Oils came from plant sources
TRUE
IDENTIFICATION:
High Percentage of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Oils
IDENTIFICATION:
Fatty Acids that mammals cannot synthesize
Essential Fatty Acids