Lipids Flashcards by Rea C

Q

hydrogenation

A

turns oil into a solid

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fatty acids/soluble

A

are water soluble

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adipocytes

A

fat cells

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Q

phospholipid

A

phosphate group w/ 2 fatty acid tails

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amphipathic

A

has both hydrophillic & hydrophobic parts

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Q

monomers of lipids

A

fatty acids

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functional group

A

carboxyl group

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steroids

A

stiffens cell membrane]

forms RING structure

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triglycerides

A

no charge- not water soluble

dehydration synthesis

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the tails on phosphates are

A

nonpolar and kinked

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saturated fatty acids are completely saturated with

A

hydrogen

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Q

trans fatty acids : sat vs unsat

A

unsaturated

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Q

cholesterol

A

is important so cell membranes wont fall apart

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