biological molecules: lipids worksheet
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what are some functions of lipids?
- energy
- insulation
- cell membrane structure
- hormone structure
- insulation
- cell membrane structure
- hormone structure
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neutral fats are made up of what two components?
glycerol + fatty acids
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what type of bond joins these two components (glycerol + fatty acids)?
ester bonds/ester linkages
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what is another name for a neutral fat?
triglyceride
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types of lipids
- triglycerides
- phospholipids
- steroids
- phospholipids
- steroids
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triglyceride function
- long time energy storage
- insulation
- cushion for organs
- insulation
- cushion for organs
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phospholipids function
form structure of cell membrane
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steroids function
- cholesterol
- bile salts
- sex hormones
- bile salts
- sex hormones
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difference between a saturated and an unsaturated fat
saturated: full of hydrogen//no double bonds
unsaturated: missing 2 or more H's// 1 or more double bonds
unsaturated: missing 2 or more H's// 1 or more double bonds
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describe how an emulsifier works
it has a polar and non-polar end. the polar end attaches to H2O while the non-polar end attaches to fat