Lipids Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Which enzymes breaks down lipids into what molecules?
A
Lipase breaks lipids down into fatty acids and glycerol
2
Q
What are lipids?
A
They’re esters of fatty acids and glycerol
3
Q
What must happen to lipid molecules before they can be used and why?
A
they’re too large to pass through the gut wall and must be digested first
4
Q
What happens to them after they’re digested?
A
in the body’s cells they’re reassembled into the lipids that the cell needs e.g. cell membranes
5
Q
Where are lipids produced?
A
pancreas
.small intestine
6
Q
What are the products of digestion used for?
A
to build new carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, with some glucose being used in respiration
7
Q
What conditions increase the rate of fat breakdown?
A
body temp
alkaline (higher) pH
emulsification
