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What are lipids composed of? |
C, O, H |
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Fuctions of lipids. (5) |
1) energy storage |
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How many carbons typically make up a fatty acid? |
12-28 |
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Which group is polar? |
Carboxly group. |
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What are the three classes of lipids? |
1) Triglycerides |
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Where can trigrycerides be found? |
butter, oil, animal fats, |
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What makes up a triglyceride? |
3 fatty acids attached to a glyceral molecule. |
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What is the fuction of phsopholipids? |
make up cell membranes. |
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What makes up phospholipids? |
2 fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule. |
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Where can waxes be found? |
Earwax, protective coating on plants. |
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What are waxes made of? |
1 fatty acid & an alcahol group. |
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What are the two good fats? |
monounsaturated & polyunsaturated |
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Where can monounsaturated fat be found? |
Avacadoes, nuts, olive oil |
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Where can polyunsaturated fat be found? |
Fish oil, salmon, omega-3 |
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What are the two bad fats? |
Trans fat & Saturated fat |
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What kind of configuration does monounsaturated fat have? |
Cys. |
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Where is saturated fat found? |
Animal fats |
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Where can trans fats be found? |
Packaged foods, french fry oil. |
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What is so bad about trans fat? |
Causes cancer & raises bad cholestoral. |
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What consistancy is saturated fat at room temperature? |
Solid. |
