Triglycerides & Phospholipids (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Which solvent dissolves lipids?
Which solvent dissolves lipids?
Ethanol
How many fatty acids bond to glycerol in a triglyceride?
How many fatty acids bond to glycerol in a triglyceride?
Three
What type of bond forms between fatty acids and glycerol?
What type of bond forms between fatty acids and glycerol?
Ester bond
What defines a saturated fatty acid?
What defines a saturated fatty acid?
No carbon-carbon double bonds
What state are saturated fats at room temperature?
What state are saturated fats at room temperature?
Solid
What replaces one fatty acid in a phospholipid?
What replaces one fatty acid in a phospholipid?
Phosphate molecule
Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?
Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?
Phosphate head
How do phospholipids arrange in aqueous environments?
How do phospholipids arrange in aqueous environments?
Bilayers
What colour indicates lipids in the emulsion test?
What colour indicates lipids in the emulsion test?
Cloudy-white
Why don't triglycerides affect cell water potential?
Why don't triglycerides affect cell water potential?
They are insoluble in water