BSC 3096 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Terpene, Competitive Inhibition, Chylomicron

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Ability to hydrogen bond is what allows it to maintain its liquid state in cellular environment. H-bonding provides strong cohesive force that squeeze hydrophobic molecules away. Low solubility in water, high solubility in nonpolar organic solvents. Building block for most (not all) complex lipids. Usually contains an even number of carbons, max is 24. Most fats reach the cell in the form of fatty acids ii. Constructed from 3 c backbone called a glycerol attached to three fatty acids. Function is to store energy and provide thermal insulation and padding a) Are more efficient at storing energy than carbs and proteins. Adipocytes (fat cells) are special cells that contain almost all triacylglycerides iii. Also built from a glycerol backbone but has a polar phosphate group instead of one fa. Also built from a glycerol backbone but has one or more carbohydrates instead of a phosphate group or fa.

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