Biology 12 - Module 1 - Lesson 1.2D - Lipids

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Biology 12 - Module 1 , Lesson 1.2D - Lipids


 
  
Created Jun 17, 2009
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neutral fats
 
(non-polar).....another term for triglycerides
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phospholipids
 
are similar to triglycerides except the phosphate group takes place of one of the fatty acids....
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saturated fatty acids
 
solid at room temperature (lard, butter) usually animal fats. They are hydrophobic (water-fearing)...
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triglycerides
 
made of one glycerol and three fatty acid molecules.  Acidic group = COOH
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unsaturated fatty acids
 
liquids at room temperature ( olive oil, canola oil) usually plant based.  They have double...

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