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bio review ch 6 SCC
lipids
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the general structure of lipids? | hydrocarbon chains |
| why are they considered non polar? | doesn't readily dissolve in water and hydrocarbon chains share electrons evenly. |
| what is the difference between saturated and non saturated hydrocarbons? | saturated- only single bonds exist, non saturated- at least one or more double bonds are present |
| what are the tree different types of lipids? | fats (triglycerides), steroids (example: cholesterol) phospholipids (phosphate group) |
| what is the bond between glycerol and fatty acids? | ester |
| what are the functions of lipids? | energy storage, act as a pigment that absorb sunlight, serve as signals between cells, water proof coating on leaves, act as vitamins, formation of cell membranes. |