1.3-Lipids
Triglycerides
The Basics
They contain… Formed by…
They are insoluble in…
They are soluble in…
The two main groups of lipids are...
Function Description
This is due to being insoluble in water. e.g. Phospholipids
plants have a waxy cuticle to reduce water
loss. Structure…
Fat is often stored around delicate organs,
e.g kidneys.
Biochemical Test-Lipids
Allows lipid-soluble substances to cross cell The Emulsion Test
membranes. Function…
Lipids release more than twice the amount
of energy as the same mass of carbohydrate
and also release water.
Slow conductors of heat. Also make up the
myelin sheath, this acts as electrical
insulation around neurons.
Triglycerides
The Basics
They contain… Formed by…
They are insoluble in…
They are soluble in…
The two main groups of lipids are...
Function Description
This is due to being insoluble in water. e.g. Phospholipids
plants have a waxy cuticle to reduce water
loss. Structure…
Fat is often stored around delicate organs,
e.g kidneys.
Biochemical Test-Lipids
Allows lipid-soluble substances to cross cell The Emulsion Test
membranes. Function…
Lipids release more than twice the amount
of energy as the same mass of carbohydrate
and also release water.
Slow conductors of heat. Also make up the
myelin sheath, this acts as electrical
insulation around neurons.
