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Biology 2.5
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Biology
12th Grade
10/05/2010

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are lipids soluble in water?
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no
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lipids include?
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fats,steroids,phospholipids
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these are a compact energy source
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fats
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this cushions vital organs
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fats
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this provides insulation
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fats
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cholesterol is a?
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steroid
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the head of a phospholipid molecule is?
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polar
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the tail of a phospholipid molecule is?
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nonpolar
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this consists of glyceron and three fatty acids
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fat
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energy source
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fat
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cushions and insulates
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fat
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consists of glycerol, 2 fatty acids and a phosphate group
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phospholipid
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trigylcerides
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fat
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major component of cell membranes
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phospholipid
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what is cholesterol used to make?
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more steroids
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saturated or unsatuated?;1 or more double bonds
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unsaturated
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saturated or unsatuated?;usually solid at room temparture
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saturated
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saturated or unsatuated?;molecules tightly packed together
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saturated
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saturated or unsatuated?;usually liquid at room temparture
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unsaturated
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most plant fats
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unsaturated
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most animal fats
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saturated
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