Lipid warm up

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What are examples of Lipids?

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Fats, oils, and waxes.

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What are the monomers of Lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is a main function of a lipid?

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Stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane.

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Which element is NOT present in lipids?

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Nitrogen.

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What is a phospholipid molecule formed from?

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One glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate.

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What are the primary elements found in lipids?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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What is the role of fatty acids in lipids?

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They are the building blocks that combine with glycerol to form lipids.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the structure of a triglyceride?

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A triglyceride is composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids.

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What is the significance of phospholipids in cell membranes?

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Phospholipids form the bilayer structure of cell membranes, providing a barrier and allowing for selective permeability.