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Biomolecules: Lipids: Laureno, Liza Marie B. G11-Epicurus
Biomolecules: Lipids: Laureno, Liza Marie B. G11-Epicurus
Biomolecules: Lipids: Laureno, Liza Marie B. G11-Epicurus
BIOMOLECULES: LIPIDS
LAURENO, LIZA MARIE B.
G11-Epicurus
DEFINITION
naturally occurring hydrophobic molecules
Hydrophobic - it doesn't dissolve in water.
long stretches of lipid molecules only have carbons and
hydrogens.
Lipids are crucial for the healthy functioning of the nerve cells.
Lipids are greasy or oily organic substances
The melting point of fats depends on the length of the chain of the
constituent fatty acid and the degree of unsaturation.
Function of Lipids
storage compounds
important component of cell membranes
regulate membrane permeability
vitamins A, D, E, K.
insulation and protection from cold.
TYPES OF LIPIDS
WAXES, FATS, AND OILS
a class of lipids that contain two monomers
provide protective barriers to prevent water loss
and protect cells
prevent dehydration
FATTY ACIDS (FROM FATS AND OILS)
a long string of carbons and hydrogens with a carboxyl group at the end.
can be saturated or unsaturated.
If every single carbon in a fatty acid is singly bound to four. It is saturated.
If, on the other hand, a carbon double bonds to another carbon, then it can only
form single bonds with two other atom. Therefore, it is unsaturated.
SATURATED VS. UNSATURATED