Lipids

• Lipids are..?

  Non-polar molecules
• What is the formation of triglyceride?

  1x Glycoral 3x Fatty Acids

  
• What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

  Saturated fats > No C=C, tend to be solid at room temperature

  Unsaturated fats > C=C, tend to be liquid at room temperature
• What is the structure of a phospholipid?

  1x Glycoral 2x Fatty acids 1x Phosphate

  
• What is cholesterol?

  > It contains 4 carbon-based rings.

  > It is small and hydrophobic

  > It regulated the fluidity of the membrane
• What are the properties of Triglyceride?

  Triglyceride :

  • Thermal insulation
  • Electrical insulation
  • Energy storage (energy-dense)
  • Buoyancy
  • Protection of organs
• What are the properties of a Phospholipid?

  Phospholipid:

  • Cell membranes
  • Plasma membranes
  • Carbohydrate chain can attach forming glycolipids (which aid in cell recognition, cell adhesion, and cell signaling)
• What are the properties of Cholesterol?

  Cholesterol:

  • Regulates fluidity
  • Can form steriods