Biological Molecules
Examples of different lipids, including their structure, main role and any other features they have.
- Created by: Tara Wilson
- Created on: 06-05-13 18:04
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2. Describe the main role of a triglyceride
- Compact energy store, insoluble in water so doesn't affect cell's water potential.
- Glycerol plus two fatty acids and phosphate group
- Glycerol plus three fatty acids.
3. What is the main role of Cholesterol?
- Forms a small, thin molecule that fits into the lipid bilayer giving strength and stability.
- Forms a molecule that is part hydrophobic, part hydrophilic the ideal basis for cell membranes.
- Stored as fat, which also has thermal insulation and protective properties.
4. What lipid has four carbon based ring structures joined together
- Cholesterol
- Carbohydrate
- Protien
5. What is the described lipid- the structure is a Glycerol with three fatty acids
- Cholesterol
- Triglyceride
- Phospholipid
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