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Chapter 6
Biomolecules
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Biology
10th Grade
09/24/2015

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Carbon
Definition
Element that forms the main chain of all lipids.
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Carboxyl
Definition
A carbon with one double bonded oxygen and a hydroxyl attached.
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Cell Membranes
Definition
Structures in the body that always contain lipid molecules.
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Fatty Acid
Definition
An unbranched chain of carbon and hydrogens with a carboxyl group at one end.
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Glycerol
Definition
A three carbon chain with one hydroxyl attached to each of the carbons.
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Non-Polar
Definition
The reason lipid molecules will not dissolve in water.
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Polyunsaturated
Definition
A lipid with two or more double bonds between the main chain of carbons.
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Saturated
Definition
A lipid with all single bonds between the carbons.
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Unsaturated
Definition
A lipid with just one double bond between carbon in the main chain.
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Triglyceride
Definition
A glycerol with 3 fatty acids attached by dehydration synthesis
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