Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Emulsion test for lipids
A
Crush/grind
Shake with ethanol
Then add water and shake
Forms emulsion/ goes white/ cloudy
2
Q
Phospholipids (cell membranes) difference to triglycerides
A
Have a phosphate group
Two fatty acids not three
3
Q
Unsaturated fatty acid
A
Has double bonds between carbons, C=C
Not fully saturated with hydrogen
4
Q
Triglycerides
A
Have three fatty acids
One glycerol
Joined by ester bond
Condensation reaction for joining - 3 H2O produced
