Tutorials - Lipids

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What is the family of compounds that includes triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols insoluble in water?

Lipids

What is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesised by humans?

Linolenic acid

What is a type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol back to the liver from the cells that is composed primarily of protein and is good for health?

HDL
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What are the components that make up the triacylglycerol structure?

One glycerol connected to 3 fatty acids where each fatty acid is connected to the glycerol via an ester linkage.

What are the components that make up the phospholipid structure?

One glycerol connected to 2 fatty acids and a phosphate where the phosphate is also connected to an alcohol such as choline.

What biochemical substances are insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar solvents?

Lipids

Three fatty acids and one what are the products of the hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol (TAG)?

Glycerol

What is the most abundant steroid in the human body?

Cholesterol

What is a distinguishing characteristic between fats and oils?

Their physical state at room temperature

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