Biochemistry, International Edition (Lippincott\'s Illustrated Reviews Series)
Provide a general introduction to lipids with everything you need to write a complete answer for an essay question. Can be used as a study guide as well as it has all the key points in a well organized manner.
Content:
• Introduction:
• Functions of Lipids
• Different types of lipids and their structure
• Fate of Dietary Lipids
• Lipid Metabolism
• Impairment of Lipid Metabolism: Clinical
Conditions
, Introduction
• Lipids are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (the ratio of oxygen is less
than that of carbohydrates.
• Serves as an energy source
• Water-insoluble (hydrophobic) organic molecules, therefore are generally
compartmentalized in the cells.
• They are found in different forms,
Membrane-associated
Droplets of triacylglycerols in
adipocytes
Associated with proteins
(Lipoproteins) in the blood)
Functions of lipids
Protect organs from injuries and
Serves as an energy source
physical stress – Kidney
Homeostasis -By
provide the hydrophobic barrier Insulation
prostaglandins and steroid
hormones
Different Types of Lipids and Their Structure
Triacylglycerol /Triglycerides
• The major form of storage
Glycerol + 3 Fatty acid molecules = Triglyceride
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