HS Lipids Diagrams

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1 glycerol + 3 fatty acids=

Triglyceride (fat molecule)

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Diagram

Glycerol:

  • 3-carbon compound that is the BACKBONE of LIPID MOLECULES


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Diagram

Formation by dehydration synthesis, leaves us with 3H2O

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Type of fatty acid, and dietary sources?

Saturated fat:

  • 1 single bond between atoms

  • Straight and packed chains, SOLID at room temp.

  • BAD cholesterol and increases LDL (low-density lipoproteins)

Dietary sources: Coconut oil, red meat, egg yoke, processed foods

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Type of fatty acid, and dietary sources?

Unsaturated fat:

  • DOUBLE bonds between carbon atoms

  • Bond chains don’t stack well, liquid at room temp.

  • GOOD cholesterol and raises HDL (High density lipoproteins)

Dietary sources: fish, avocado, vegetable oils, and egg whites