Macromolecule -- Lipids
What are lipids? Non-polar organic molecules They have a lot of C-H bonds
What are lipids used for? TO STORE ENERGY
Unbranched Carbon Chain Lipid Building Blocks FATTY ACIDS Unbranched Carbon Chain
Lipid Structure POLAR HEAD Glycerol NON-POLAR TAIL Fatty acids
Types – (1) Triglycerides 3 fatty acids & glycerol (alcohol)
Types – (2) Phospholipids 2 fatty acids & glycerol Used to make cell membrane
Types – (3) Waxes A long fatty acid chain & a long alcohol chain
Types – (4) Steroids Composed of four fused carbon rings with added groups NO FATTY ACID CHAIN! Includes HORMONES Testosterone Cholesterol
Saturated Lipids All the bonds are filled in the fatty acid tail
Unsaturated Lipids Not all bonds are filled in fatty acid tail There are DOUBLE BONDS
Saturated vs. Unsaturated
Examples… Saturated triglyceride Unsaturated triglyceride Shortening or animal fat Solid! Unsaturated triglyceride Plant seeds or fruit Liquid!