Part 2 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is Starch?
Long chain of repeating glucose molecules.
What is Glycogen?
Long chain of glucose molecules.
What is Cellulose?
Structure support in plant cells.
What is Chitin?
Structure support.
What are general functions of lipids?
Energy storage and building blocks for many hormones.
Where are lipids found?
Stored in plants, papers, spiders, crabs, and mushrooms.
What is a Triglyceride?
Composed of a glyceride and three fatty acids.
What are Phospholipids?
Responsible for the dynamic nature of membranes.
What are Steroids and Waxes?
Lipids with one fatty acid chain linked to an alcohol.
Examples of Triglycerides?
Fats and oils.
Examples of Phospholipids?
Cell membrane components.
Examples of Steroids?
Cholesterol and hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
What is Starch?
Long chain of repeating glucose molecules.
What is Glycogen?
Long chain of glucose molecules.
What is Cellulose?
Structure support in plant cells.
What is Chitin?
Structure support.
What are general functions of lipids?
Energy storage and building blocks for many hormones.
Where are lipids found?
Stored in plants, papers, spiders, crabs, and mushrooms.
What is a Triglyceride?
Composed of a glyceride and three fatty acids.
What are Phospholipids?
Responsible for the dynamic nature of membranes.
What are Steroids and Waxes?
Lipids with one fatty acid chain linked to an alcohol.
Examples of Triglycerides?
Fats and oils.
Examples of Phospholipids?
Cell membrane components.
Examples of Steroids?
Cholesterol and hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
