BIOL 1103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Glycerol, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Group R
28 Nov 2015
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Biology 1103 tuesday 09-01-15 study questions for lecture #5 - lipids, Chapter 3: describe the building block molecules, structure, and biological importance of fats, phospholipids and steroids. What is its main function in the body? (pgs 49-50, pg 608) Major form of fat stored by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids? (read essay on pgs 54-55) Monousaturated fatty acid: olive oil, peanut oil, avocado. Margarine? partially hydrogenated vege oil: adding hydrogen to double bonds in unsat fatty acids; makes oil solid or semi-solid; contains trans fat. Polyunsaturated fats containing omega-3 fatty acids: can you list a hierarchy of dietary fats starting with most healthy and going to the least healthy? (pg 54 and pg. Why are steroids and waxes classed with the lipids? (pgs. Wax: comprised of a long chain alcohol and a fatty acid - like on the coating of leaves or fur. What are the r groups: amino group, hydrogen, r group, carboxyl group.
