3.8 Lipids include fats, which are mostly energy-storage molecules. These compounds are composed largely of carbon and hydrogen They are not true polymers They are grouped together because they do not mix with water. Figure 3.8A. They are also called triglycerides - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Paper Lipid Synthesis Activity: Using the paper folding diagram for lipid, do the following…
1. What two compounds are needed to synthesize a lipid?
2. How many carbon atoms does glycerol contain?
3. Place an asterisk(s) (*) on the glycerol molecule to indicate the location where a dehydration synthesis could occur to synthesis a triglyceride.
4. How many fatty acid molecules are found on the folding diagram? Number each fatty acid molecule on the paper. Identify each as a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid.
5. How does cholesterol’s structure differ from a triglyderide?
6. What would need to draw on the folding diagram if you wanted to make a phospholipid?
If time permits, construct (3) additional questions and answer them.