Lipids_Student Notes October 5, 2016 10:03 AM Biochemistry Page 1
Lipids_Student NotesOctober 5, 2016 10:03 AM
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Checkpoint Question #1:
What does "saturated" mean?
Greatest possible number of hydrogen, cannot add any morea)Means you are full of fatb)Is full of carbonsc)This fat is good for you. d)
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CHECKPOINT #2
Which of the following apply to neutral fats?
Mixes with water a)It is a polar molecule b)Made up of a combination of 2 triglycerides and 1 Glycerolc)Made up of a combination of 3 fatty acids and 1 Glycerol d)
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Checkpoint #3
Which is true about phospholipids?
Head is hydrophobica)The tails are non-polar b)
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The tails are non-polar b)Like a neutral fat but contains nitrogen group with a charged phosphate
c)
It is not a component of the cell membrane d)
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