lipids Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the structure of triglyceride?
A
one glycerol and three fatty acid
Fatty acid and glycerol is bonded with ester bond
2
Q
What is saturated and unsaturated lipid?
A
Saturated - fatty acid with no double bond
Unsaturated - fatty acid with double bond between carbons
3
Q
What is phospholipid?
A
modified triglyceride and contain the element phosphorus along with carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
4
Q
What is the structure of phospholipid?
A
HYdrophobic tails and hydrophilic phosphate head
5
Q
How to identify lipids?
A
emulsion test
put water and ethanol into the sample tube and shake