Chapter 3: Biochemistry Lipids Chapter 3: Biochemistry
Lipids Large non-polar organic molecule Does not dissolve in water High ratio of carbon and hydrogen atoms Four types of lipids Triglycerides (fat) Phospolipids Waxes Steroids
Triglycerides
Triglycerides Saturated Fat Have no double bonds in their fatty acid chains Straight chain Usually animal fats Solid at room temperature
Triglycerides Unsaturated Fat Have at least one double bond in their fatty acid chain Forms a kink in the chain Usually oils and from plants Liquid at room temperature
Phospholipid
Phospholipid Found in all our cells Makes up the cell membrane 2 layers of phospholipids lipid bilayer
Phospholipid Bilayer
Wax One fatty acid chain to a glycerol Waterproof Create protective layer in animals and plants
Steroids - hormones
Steroids Four carbon rings linked together Usually our hormones Ex: Cholesterol is found in our cell membranes
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