Lipids Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the main components of lipids?
Glycerol, fatty acids.
Name one function of lipids.
Energy storage, insulation, hormones.
Define the term ‘triglyceride.’
Three fatty acids, glycerol backbone.
Give an example of a saturated fatty acid.
Palmitic acid, stearic acid.
How do lipids differ from carbohydrates?
More energy per gram.
Explain the term ‘phospholipid.’
Phosphate head, fatty acid tail.
What role do lipids play in cell membranes?
Structural integrity, selective permeability.
Define the term ‘cholesterol.’
Steroid lipid in membranes.
What are the two types of cholesterol carriers?
HDL, LDL.
How do lipids contribute to energy storage?
Long-term energy storage molecule.
What are the main components of lipids?
Glycerol, fatty acids.
Name one function of lipids.
Energy storage, insulation, hormones.
Define the term ‘triglyceride.’
Three fatty acids, glycerol backbone.
Give an example of a saturated fatty acid.
Palmitic acid, stearic acid.
How do lipids differ from carbohydrates?
More energy per gram.
Explain the term ‘phospholipid.’
Phosphate head, fatty acid tail.
What role do lipids play in cell membranes?
Structural integrity, selective permeability.
Define the term ‘cholesterol.’
Steroid lipid in membranes.
What are the two types of cholesterol carriers?
HDL, LDL.
How do lipids contribute to energy storage?
Long-term energy storage molecule.
