Lipids

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  • Created on: 05-02-17 12:16
What atoms do lipids contain?
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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Are lipids soluble in water?
No
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What are lipids soluble in?
Organic solvents such as alcohols and acetone
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What are the three main groups of lipids?
Triglycerides, phospholipids and waxes
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What is the main function of lipids?
Plasma membranes
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Why are lipids are a good energy store?
When oxydised, lipids provide more than twice the energy as the same mass of carbohydrate
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What state are fats in at room temperture?
Solid
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