Are lipids polar or nonpolar molecules?
Lipids are nonpolar molecules
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Are lipids polar or nonpolar molecules?
Lipids are nonpolar molecules
What are some of the different kinds of lipids?
(steroids)
(glycerophospholipids)
(waxes)
(fats)
(oils)
Describe some similarities and differences in the structures of a saturated fatty acid and an unsaturated fatty acid
All fatty acids contain a (long) chain of carbon atoms with a (carboxylic acid) group. Saturated fatty acids contain (only carbon-carbon single bon...
Classify each of the following fatty acids as saturated, monounsaturated. or polyunsaturated.
-saturated acids
stearic acidlauric
-monounsaturated acids
palmitoleic acid
-polyunsaturated acids
linolenic acid
What are some effects of prostaglandins in the body?
raise or lower blood pressure
stimulate contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle
may cause inflammation and pain
How does an anti-inflammatory drug reduce inflammation?
block the production of prostaglandins
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Are lipids polar or nonpolar molecules? | Lipids are nonpolar molecules |
What are some of the different kinds of lipids? | (steroids) |
Describe some similarities and differences in the structures of a saturated fatty acid and an unsaturated fatty acid | All fatty acids contain a (long) chain of carbon atoms with a (carboxylic acid) group. Saturated fatty acids contain (only carbon-carbon single bonds); unsaturated fatty acids contain (one or more double bonds). |
Classify each of the following fatty acids as saturated, monounsaturated. or polyunsaturated. | -saturated acids |
What are some effects of prostaglandins in the body? | raise or lower blood pressure |
How does an anti-inflammatory drug reduce inflammation? | block the production of prostaglandins |
Identify each of the following processes as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification and give the products: | saponification |
Identify each of the following processes as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification and give the products: | -the potassium salts of the fatty acids |
Identify each of the following processes as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification and give the products: | hydrolysis |
Identify each of the following processes as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, or saponification and give the products: | glycerol |