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Lipids
Biomolecules Unit 1
Question | Answer |
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Hydrophobic | Water fearing EX: fatty acid tails |
Hydrophilic | Water loving EX: phosphate heads |
Main Functions of Lipids (3) | (1) Long term energy storage (2) Compose/make up the cell membrane (3) Insulation EX: blubber in whales to keep them warm in cold waters |
Monomer of a Lipid | Glycerol and 3 Fatty Acids |
Phospholipid | Specific lipid that makes the cell membrane |
Saturated Fats | Come from animal products, are a solid at room temperature, unhealthy (bad) fats EX: bacon |
Unsaturated Fats | Come from plant products, are a liquid at room temperature, healthy (good) fats EX: olive oil |
Grease Spot Test (brown paper bag) | Test used to identify the presence of lipids in foods |