Lipids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
3 main types
A
Triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
2
Q
Triglycerides
A
Glycerol and 3 fatty acids join together. Carboxylic group on fatty acids join to hydroxyl group on glycerol to form an ester bond.
3
Q
Phospholipid
A
Phosphate group, glycerol, 2 fatty acids.in phospholipid belayer
4
Q
Cholesterol
A
Four fused carbon - based rings,it regulates the fluidity of the plasma membrane
