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Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
- Acting as structural components of cell membranes
- Signaling
- Serving as precursors for amino acids (correct)
- Storing energy
What type of small molecules can lipids be broadly defined as?
What type of small molecules can lipids be broadly defined as?
- Amphiphilic (correct)
- Polar
- Non-polar
- Hydrophilic
Which category of lipids are triglycerides a part of?
Which category of lipids are triglycerides a part of?
- Glycerophospholipids
- Sphingolipids
- Glycerolipids (correct)
- Saccharolipids
From which distinct types of biochemical subunits do biological lipids originate?
From which distinct types of biochemical subunits do biological lipids originate?
What kind of metabolites do lipids encompass apart from fatty acids and their derivatives?
What kind of metabolites do lipids encompass apart from fatty acids and their derivatives?
What structures can the amphiphilic nature of some lipids allow them to form?
What structures can the amphiphilic nature of some lipids allow them to form?
What was the first synthetic triglyceride reported?
What was the first synthetic triglyceride reported?
Who discovered phospholipids in mammalian brain and hen egg?
Who discovered phospholipids in mammalian brain and hen egg?
Who proposed the substitution of 'lipoid' by 'lipin' in 1912?
Who proposed the substitution of 'lipoid' by 'lipin' in 1912?
Whose student synthesized tristearin and tripalmitin by reaction of the analogous fatty acids with glycerin?
Whose student synthesized tristearin and tripalmitin by reaction of the analogous fatty acids with glycerin?
In 1923, who introduced the word 'lipide'?
In 1923, who introduced the word 'lipide'?
Who classified lipids in two categories as suifs and huiles in 1815?
Who classified lipids in two categories as suifs and huiles in 1815?
Who recognized fat along with protein and carbohydrate as an important nutrient for humans and animals in 1827?
Who recognized fat along with protein and carbohydrate as an important nutrient for humans and animals in 1827?
In 1947, who defined 'simple lipids' as greases and waxes?
In 1947, who defined 'simple lipids' as greases and waxes?
Study Notes
Lipid Functions and Types
- Lipids are not a source of energy in the body.
Lipid Classification
- Lipids are broadly defined as amphipathic molecules, including fats, oils, waxes, and related compounds.
- Triglycerides are a type of neutral lipid.
Origin of Lipids
- Biological lipids originate from two distinct types of biochemical subunits: fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipid Metabolites
- Apart from fatty acids and their derivatives, lipids encompass steroids, including cholesterol and bile acids.
Lipid Structures
- The amphiphilic nature of some lipids allows them to form micelles, liposomes, and biological membranes.
History of Lipid Research
- The first synthetic triglyceride reported was tristearin.
- Phospholipids in mammalian brain and hen egg were discovered by Maurice Michel.
- The term 'lipin' was proposed by Roscoe in 1912 as a substitute for 'lipoid'.
- Victor Grignard's student synthesized tristearin and tripalmitin by reacting glycerin with the respective fatty acids.
- The term 'lipide' was introduced by Rosenmund in 1923.
- Chevreul classified lipids into two categories: suifs (solid fats) and huiles (oils) in 1815.
- Magendie recognized fat, along with protein and carbohydrate, as an important nutrient for humans and animals in 1827.
- In 1947, Bloor defined 'simple lipids' as greases and waxes.
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Explore the functions and applications of lipids in various industries, as well as their role as energy stores and structural components of cell membranes.
