Lipids Flashcards
Most of the fat in our diet is
TAG- triacylglycerol or triglyceride
What is the physiological fuel value for fat?
9 kcal / g
TAG=?
Triacylglycerol or triglyceride
What are some functions of fat
Source of energy Carrier for fat soluble vitamins Source of essential fatty acids Insulation Lubricant Protect internal organs Precursors for hormones Structural functions
TAG= 95% of __________, 85% of ________in the body
Dietary fat
Stored energy
Examples of lubrication as a function of fat
Gland in eyelid secretes lipid compounds to protect surface of the eye
What are the fat soluble vitamins
A,D,E & K
What are the two essential fatty acids
Omega 3 (linolenic ) Omega 6 ( linoleic )
Fat is needed for
Absorption
What are some structural functions of fat in the body
Membranes ( barrier function)
Phospholipid bilayer
Cholesterol, sat. Fatty acid, trans-FA:stiffen
Trans-FA have what effect on membranes
Reduce fluidity
The amount of cholesterol affects what in membranes
Fluidity
Phospholipid bilayer consists of
Hydrophilic polar heads on the outside, and hydrophobic non polar tails on the inside
The “tail” in a phospholipid bilayer is
Fatty acid
The “ head” in a phospholipid bilayer is
Glycerol-P
Cholesterol is important in
Membrane structure
This type of fatty acid is bad in your diet
Trans-fatty acid
_________&_____prevent hydrophobic chains from packing too tightly
Cholesterol and CIS- fatty acids
In relation to the appearance of the fatty acid tail, saturated fatty acids are (bent/straight)
Straight
In relation to the appearance of the fatty acid tail, cis-unsaturated fatty acids are (bent/straight)
Bent
Where is cholesterol in the cell membrane
Between the tails in the lipid bilayer
In relation to the appearance of the fatty acid tail, trans fatty acids are (bent/straight)
Straight
Straight fatty acid tail ( decrease/ increase) fluidity if the membrane while bent fatty acid tails ( decrease / increase) fluidity if the membrane
Decrease
Increase
What are some functions of fat in food
Carrier of flavor components and fat soluble vitamins ( marbling in steaks)
Desirable qualities: smoothness: emulsifier
Concentrated source of energy
Satiety value