Roles of lipids
source of energy, insulation, protects organs, waterproofing, cell membrane
Characteristics of lipids
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, acetone)
What are the 2 types of lipids
Triglycerides, phospholipids
What type of reaction forms triglycerides ?
Condensation reaction
How many types of fatty acids are there ?
70 +
What bond do triglycerides have
ester bond
Lipids test
1.grind sample
2. add distilled water and ethanol
3. shake
4. If a white emulsion appears lipids are present