Lipids FA SWBAT explain the structure and function of the different types of lipids.
Which of the following is an example of a type of triglyceride? 1. Unsaturated fat 2. Saturated fat 3. Monounsaturated fat 4. All of the above eufic.org aafp.org mpkb.org
Which of the following types of fats (triglycerides) would be an oil at room temperature and would be healthier to eat since its bent carbon & hydrogen chains and don’t stack well? 1. Unsaturated fat WITHOUT any C to C double bonds 2. Saturated fat WITHOUT any C to C double bonds 3. Unsaturated fat containing C=C 4. Saturated fat containing C=C 5. Steroids like testosterone hormone or cholesterol eufic.org aafp.org mpkb.org
Which type of lipid makes up the majority of the cell membrane? 1. phospholipids 2. waxes 3. steroids 4. triglycerides essortment.com alevelnotes.com
Phospholipids contain: 1. A hydrophobic head & 2 hydrophilic tails 2. A hydrophilic head & 2 hydrophobic tails ne.gif
Which is an example of a steroid? 1. Fatty acids 2. Sex hormones 3. Phospholipids 4. Olive Oil Structure of triglycerides: fats & oils Structure of sex hormones
What is the function of a triglyceride? 1. Stores and transfers genetic information 2. Long term energy storage, as well as insulation & protection 3. Control the rate of reactions 4. Help to fight disease
What is the function of hormones such as the steroid hormones? 1. Communication & cooperation between cells 2. Short term energy storage 3. Structural building materials 4. Compose the bilayer cell membrane
What is the cholesterol considered a steroid? 1. They have a similar hydrophobic structure 2. The both contain rings made mostly of Carbon and Hydrogen atoms 3. They are both nonpolar covalent 4. All of the above cholesterol