Lipids are the only macromolecules that do not form Lipids have little oF
no affinity for because they have bonds.
Functions:
Lipids have two parts to thelr structure: and
Draw a dehydration synthesis reaction to show the formation of a monoglyceride below:
Circle and name the functional group that is formed.
What other molecule is formed?
‘fat is also called a triglyceride because it contains fatty acids attached to the
glycerol molecule. water molecules would be formed in its formation,
Why are fats hydrophobic?
Lipids a
Characteristics and Examples
Saturated Fats Unsaturated FatsDraw and describe the structure of a phospholipid in a phospholipid bilayer. Label phosphate,
lipid, hydrophobic, hydrophilic
‘Steroids are another class of lipid. They are in a separate group because they have a carbon
‘skeleton consisting of 4 fused - Different steroids are created by
varying
Examples: