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Which type of lipid consists of a glycerol linked to a phosphate group and two chains of isoprene or two fatty acids?
What is the major hydrocarbon component in lipids that causes them to not dissolve in water?
Which type of lipid is often solid at room temperature due to its linear structure allowing fatty acid chains to pack together closely?
What is the function of fats in organisms?
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Which type of lipid has a distinctive four-ring structure and includes cholesterol?
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What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids that prevents them from packing tightly together?
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What is the term for unsaturated fats with a trans double bond that remain solid at room temperature?
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Which type of lipid is composed of three fatty acids linked to glycerol?
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What is the characteristic of hydrocarbons that makes lipids largely nonpolar and hydrophobic?
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Which type of lipid is a carbon-containing compound found in organisms?
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Which type of fatty acids are found in fish oils, avocado, pumpkin, and certain nuts?
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Which carbon atoms are the double bonds located between in Omega-3 fatty acids?
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Which cells store fat, swell and shrink as reserves are stored and used, and also provide cushioning and insulation for bodily organs?
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What are the lipids found in human blood that can be released for energy between meals?
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What are lipids composed of carbon skeletons arranged in four fused rings, including sex hormones and cholesterol?
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What is the function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)?
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What is the structure of membrane lipids that contain both a polar, hydrophilic region and a nonpolar, hydrophobic region?
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What do proteins embedded in cell membranes act like, allowing materials to pass into and out of the cell?
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What are small objects that form naturally when the hydrophobic phospholipid tail points inward, protecting it from water?
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What do phospholipid bilayers provide for cells?
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Study Notes
Types of Lipids
- Phospholipids consist of glycerol linked to a phosphate group and two fatty acid chains.
- Steroids have a distinctive four-ring structure and include molecules like cholesterol.
Hydrocarbon Characteristics
- The major hydrocarbon component in lipids causing non-dissolution in water is their long hydrophobic chains.
- Hydrocarbons are largely nonpolar, making lipids hydrophobic and insoluble in water.
Solid vs. Liquid Fats
- Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature due to their linear structure that allows fatty acid chains to pack tightly.
Functions of Fats
- Fats function as energy storage in organisms, providing insulation and cushioning for organs.
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Unsaturated fatty acids prevent tight packing because of the presence of one or more cis double bonds that create kinks in the chains.
- Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat with trans double bonds that remain solid at room temperature.
Composition of Lipids
- Triglycerides are composed of three fatty acids linked to a glycerol backbone.
Fatty Acids and Dietary Sources
- Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oils, avocados, pumpkin seeds, and certain nuts, have double bonds located between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the chain.
Adipocytes and Energy Storage
- Adipocytes are cells that store fat, can swell and shrink as reserves are utilized, and provide cushioning and insulation for bodily organs.
Lipids in Metabolism
- Lipoproteins in human blood, such as triglycerides, can be released for energy between meals.
Structures and Functions of Lipids
- Steroids, including sex hormones and cholesterol, are composed of carbon skeletons arranged in four fused rings.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) functions to transport cholesterol away from cells and reduce plaque buildup in arteries.
Membrane Lipids
- Membrane lipids, such as phospholipids, contain both a polar, hydrophilic head and a nonpolar, hydrophobic tail.
- Proteins embedded in cell membranes facilitate the passage of materials in and out of the cell.
- Phospholipid bilayers naturally form structures that protect hydrophobic tails from water.
Cellular Structure
- Phospholipid bilayers provide a barrier and structural integrity to cells, maintaining an optimal environment for cellular functions.
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Test your knowledge on lipids and their properties with this quiz. Learn about the composition of lipids, their hydrophobic nature, and the role of fatty acids. Challenge yourself with 3 questions and deepen your understanding of this important class of compounds.
