Lipids

• Triglycerides are made up of 1 Glycerol and 3 Fatty Acids
• Triglycerides are formed with Ester bonds, and release 3H2O
• Saturated Triglycerides only have single bonds
• Unsaturated Triglycerides have atleast 1 double carbon bond
• Fatty Acids are made up of a carboxyl group and a hydrocarbon chain
• Triglycerides are energy stores due to C-H bonds ratio
• Triglycerides are a metabolic water source due to the release of H2O when oxidised
• Triglycerides do not affect water potential due to them being hydrophobic, insoluble
• Triglycerides have a low mass meaning they can store lots without increasing mass, preventing movement
• Phospholipids are formed with 1 Glycerol, 2 Fatty Acids and 1 Phosphate Group
• Phosphates have a hydrophillic head due to the negative charge attracting water and repelling fatty acids
• Phospholipds have a hydrophobic tail that mixes with fats
• Phospholipids have 2 charged regions making them polar molecules
• Phospholipids are used in creating membrane structure