Lipids F212

State 3 roles of lipids in the human body.

Thermal insulation, Protection of organs, Energy storage, Waterproofing, Buoyancy, Membranes, Electrical Insulation of neurones

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State 3 Differences between triglyceride and phospholipid.

3 fatty acids/2 fatty acids, 3 ester bonds/2 ester bonds, no phosphate group/phosphate group

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State 4 similarities between triglycerides and phospholipids.

Glycerol, Fatty Acids, Ester Bonds, C H O

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State the roles of cholesterol.

Waterproofs the skin, Converted to steroid hormones, Stabilises phospholipid bilayer

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Describe the test for the presence of lipids.

Emulsion test, dissolve sample in alcohol & shake, decant into water, if present- milky emulsion

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State 3 Differences between triglyceride and phospholipid.

3 fatty acids/2 fatty acids, 3 ester bonds/2 ester bonds, no phosphate group/phosphate group

State 4 similarities between triglycerides and phospholipids.

State the roles of cholesterol.

Describe the test for the presence of lipids.

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