Bio - Lipids

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  • Created on: 20-11-16 14:02
What are the elements that make a lipid?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO)
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Are lipids polar or non-polar, and soluble or insoluble in water?
non-polar, insoluble
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The two important groups of lipids?
Triglycerides and phospholipids
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What are triglycerides made of?
1 Glycerol molecule, 3 fatty acid molecules
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How many hydroxyl groups (OH-) does glycerol have?
3
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What is saturated?
All single bonds between carbon atoms
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What is unsaturated?
At least 1 double bond between carbon atoms
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Type of reaction to form a triglyceride? What does this form alongside?
Condensation, 3 water molecules
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Biological roles of triglycerides?
Energy storage, Protection, Insulation (electrical/heat)
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What are phospholipids composed of?
A polar (hydrophilic) head; A non-polar (hydrophobic) tail
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What is the polar head of a phospholipid made of?
glycerol and phosphate
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What is the non-polar tail of a phospholipid made of?
fatty acids
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What is the test for lipids?
ETHANOL EMULSION TEST: 1. add ethanol. 2. Shake to dissolve lipid. 3. Add water and shale gently. 4. Milky white colour = lipid
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