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What is the primary role of lipids in the human body?
What is the primary role of lipids in the human body?
Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for forming cell membranes?
Which type of lipid is primarily responsible for forming cell membranes?
Which of the following statements about lipids is true?
Which of the following statements about lipids is true?
What is a common characteristic of all lipid types found in the human body?
What is a common characteristic of all lipid types found in the human body?
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Which lipid type is primarily stored in adipose tissue?
Which lipid type is primarily stored in adipose tissue?
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What is the primary function of fatty acids in the body?
What is the primary function of fatty acids in the body?
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Which type of fatty acid is characterized by having single covalent bonds between carbon atoms?
Which type of fatty acid is characterized by having single covalent bonds between carbon atoms?
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What distinguishes unsaturated fatty acids from saturated fatty acids?
What distinguishes unsaturated fatty acids from saturated fatty acids?
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What is the structure of a triglyceride?
What is the structure of a triglyceride?
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What process forms ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids?
What process forms ester linkages between glycerol and fatty acids?
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Which type of fat is solid at room temperature and often linked to health risks?
Which type of fat is solid at room temperature and often linked to health risks?
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What role do phospholipids play in the body?
What role do phospholipids play in the body?
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Which of the following is a common steroid found in the human body?
Which of the following is a common steroid found in the human body?
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What type of fats are believed to decrease the risk of heart disease?
What type of fats are believed to decrease the risk of heart disease?
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Which of the following fatty acids contains multiple carbon chain kinks?
Which of the following fatty acids contains multiple carbon chain kinks?
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Flashcards
Lipid
Lipid
Lipid is a fatty organic compound soluble in organic solvents and used for energy storage.
Functions of lipids
Functions of lipids
Lipids store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.
Types of lipids
Types of lipids
The main types of lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides
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Phospholipids
Phospholipids
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Fatty Acid
Fatty Acid
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Saturated Fatty Acid
Saturated Fatty Acid
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Unsaturated Fatty Acid
Unsaturated Fatty Acid
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Ester Linkage
Ester Linkage
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Monounsaturated
Monounsaturated
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Polyunsaturated
Polyunsaturated
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Steroids
Steroids
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Study Notes
Lipids
- Lipids are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with a lower proportion of oxygen compared to carbohydrates.
- Lipids are insoluble in water.
- Lipids have diverse functions in the human body.
Learning Objectives
- Define lipids.
- State the functions of lipids.
- Explain the types of lipids found in the human body.
- Describe the fate of lipids.
Types of Lipids
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Fatty acids:
- Simplest form of lipids.
- Used to synthesize triglycerides and phospholipids.
- Can be broken down to produce ATP.
- Saturated fatty acids have single covalent bonds between carbon atoms and are saturated with hydrogen atoms. They can cause atherosclerosis.
- Unsaturated fatty acids have double covalent bonds between carbon atoms. They are not completely saturated with hydrogen. The carbon chain has a bend at the double bond.
- Monounsaturated have one kink, and polyunsaturated have more than one kink. Examples of unsaturated fatty acids include olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil, and fish oil.
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Triglycerides:
- Most plentiful lipid in the human body and diet.
- Consists of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules.
- Chemical bonds between glycerol and fatty acids are called ester linkages, formed through dehydration synthesis (removal of water).
- Hydrolysis breaks down a triglyceride into three fatty acids and glycerol.
- Can be solid or liquid at room temperature depending on the type of fatty acids. Saturated triglycerides are solid at room temperature, like those found in red meat, whole milk, butter, palm oil, and coconut oil. Unsaturated triglycerides are liquid at room temperature, like oils.
- Sources include olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, and fish oil.
- High levels of saturated fat intake have been linked to heart disease and colorectal cancer.
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Phospholipids:
- Have a glycerol backbone with two fatty acid tails (nonpolar, hydrophobic) and a phosphate group head (polar, hydrophilic).
- Make up cell membranes.
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Steroids:
- Do not contain fatty acids.
- Composed of four fused carbon rings.
- Examples like cholesterol, estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, bile salts, vitamin D.
- Cholesterol is a crucial component of cell membranes and precursor to sex hormones.
- Cortisol regulates blood sugar levels.
- Bile salts aid in lipid digestion and absorption.
- Vitamin D is essential for bone growth.
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Eicosanoids:
- Derived from 20-carbon fatty acids (like arachidonic acid).
- Types include prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
- Diverse roles in modifying responses to hormones, inflammatory responses, allergic responses, regulating body temperature, and blood clotting.
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Other lipids:
- Carotenes: yellow pigments converted into Vitamin A.
- Fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamin D, E, K).
- Lipoproteins: transport lipids in the blood and carry triglycerides and cholesterol. Both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are thought to decrease the risk of heart disease.
Fate of Lipids
- Oxidized to produce ATP.
- Stored in adipose tissue.
- Phospholipids used in cell membrane synthesis.
- Lipoproteins transport cholesterol.
- Thromboplastin involved in blood clotting.
- Myelin sheaths speed up nerve conduction.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of lipids, including their composition, functions in the human body, and types. You will learn about fatty acids, their structures, and the role they play in health. Test your understanding of lipids and their significance in biological systems.
