Lipids (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Lipid solubility in water
Lipid solubility in water
Insoluble
Components of a triglyceride
Components of a triglyceride
Three fatty acids + glycerol
Bond type in triglycerides
Bond type in triglycerides
Ester bond
Double bonds in saturated fatty acids
Double bonds in saturated fatty acids
None
State of saturated fatty acids at room temp
State of saturated fatty acids at room temp
Solid
Phospholipid vs triglyceride structure
Phospholipid vs triglyceride structure
One fatty acid replaced by phosphate
Phospholipid head water property
Phospholipid head water property
Hydrophilic
Phospholipid tail water property
Phospholipid tail water property
Hydrophobic
Phospholipid arrangement in cell membranes
Phospholipid arrangement in cell membranes
Bilayer
Positive emulsion test result
Positive emulsion test result
Cloudy-white colour