Lipids 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological moleculesASOCR Created by: JemmaVenessCreated on: 19-05-16 10:15 What are triglycerides? Macromolecules 1 of 11 Structure of triglycerides Complex molecules with a large molecular mass. Contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen. One molecule of glycerol with 3 fatty acids attached to it 2 of 11 What are the two kinds of fatty acids? Saturated, un-saturated 3 of 11 Describe a saturated fatty acid? No double bonds between carbon atoms 4 of 11 Describe an unsaturated fatty acid At least one double bond between carbon atoms 5 of 11 What is a phospholipid? Macromolecules similar to tryglycerides 6 of 11 Difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic Hydrophilic attracts water 7 of 11 Functions of triglycerides Energy storage molecules, insoluble hydrophobic 8 of 11 Properties of phospholipids Phospholipid bi-layer 9 of 11 Functions of phospholipids Control what enters and leaves a cell 10 of 11 Properties of cholesterol Small size, flattened shape 11 of 11
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