Biological Molecules (Lipids)

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What are lipids made from?
Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen
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Insoluble/soluble?
Insoluble
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What are lipids made from?
Glycerol and Fatty Acids
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What is a glycerol molecule composed of?
Three carbon atoms with hydroxl groups attached
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Are fatty acids saturated or unsaturated?
They can be both!
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What does the letter 'R' stand for?
The variable group depending on how many hydrocarbons there are
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What happens is the fatty acid is unsaturated?
Molecules are pushed apart making them more fluid like and oily
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What are Triglycerides made from?
One glycerol molecule with three fatty acids
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What bonds are formed in Triglycerides?
Ester bonds that are covalent
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Are Triglycerides hydrophobic?
Yes they are insoluble in water
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What difference does a Phospholipid have to a Triglyceride?
The third fatty acid is replaced with a phosphate group (head)
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Is the 'head' hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic
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