1 = mono-
2= di-
3= tri-
4= tetra-
5= penta-
6= hexa-
7= hepta-
8= octa
9= nona-
10= deca-
-boiling point increased as carbons increase
1-4 carbons soluble in water, 5 carbons slightly soluble, 6+ carbons insoluble
-both accept hydrogen bonds, not initiate
surround nonpolar lipids with polr lipids and protiedn for transport to cells
primary function to transport triglycerides and cholesterol around the body
LDL bad lipoprotien transports cholesterol to make cell membranes and deposits excess into arteries
HDL good lipoprotein transprots cholesterol from tissues to liver to make bile salts that can be eliminated