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Lipids + Carbs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a Lipid? | Lipids are organic molecules found in every type of cell. The most common that we eat are Triglycerides. |
| What are Triglycerides made up of? | Triglycerides are made up of 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol molecule. |
| What is the name of the bond holding each fatty acid and the glycerol together? | Ester bonds |
| What is the name of the type of Lipid with no carbon carbon double bonds? | Saturated |
| What is made from unsaturated fats in the liver and is essential for good health? | Cholesterol |
| What is the general formula for Monosaccarides? | (CH2O)n |
| What are the 3 types of Monosaccarides? | Glucose, Galactose and Fructose |
| What is the type of reaction in which 2 monosaccharides join to form a disaccharides? | Condensation reaction |