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What are the 3 types of Lipids |
-Triglycerides ( Fat for energy store, insulation, protection of organs) -Phospholipids ( to make membranes) -Cholesterol ( for membrane stability and to make hormones |
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What's the structure of a Triglyceride? |
- Made of 1 Glycerol and 3 fatty acids -Joined by a condensation reaction, ester bonds - Bond is COOC -there are two types of triglycerides. unsaturated and saturated |
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What is the difference between unsaturated fat and saturated fat? |
Saturated contains as much hydrogen in the R group as possible Unsaturated contains a double bond in the hydrogen tail on the R group preventing hydrogen from attaching |
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What is the structure of a phospholipid? |
Made of 1 glycerol, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate |
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How is a phospholipid bilayer formed? |
-In a phospholipid the fatty acids form hydrophobic tables ( repel water) while the phosphate head forms a hydrophilic head ( attracts water) . |
