Biochem (Ch10) Terms Flashcards

Triacylglycerol:
Fatty acids that have a
double between C3 & C4 Lipid composed of glycerol and 3
fatty acids Enzyme that breaks down triacyglycerols

b. Lipid composed of glycerol and 3 fatty acids

Lipase:
Enzyme that breaks down triacyglycerols Cells that
store fats Lipids that were converted from unsaturated to
saturated

Enzyme that breaks down triacyglycerols

Adipocytes:
Lipid composed of glycerol and 3 fatty acids Enzyme
that breaks down triacyglycerols Cells that store fats

3. Cells that store fats

Amphipathic:
Cells that store fats Lipids that were converted from
unsaturated to saturated Lipids that are both polar and
nonpolar

3. Lipids that are both polar and nonpolar

Fatty acid:
A lipid made up of 4-fused rings Lipid containing a
carboxyl group and a hydrocarbon chain Fatty acid that
contains double bonds

2. Lipid containing a carboxyl group and a hydrocarbon chain

Unsaturated:
Fatty acid that contains double bonds Fatty acid that
does not contains double bonds Fatty acids that have a
double between C3 & C4

2. Fatty acid that contains double bonds

Phospholipid:
Type of lipid with a phosphate head group Amphipathic
lipid that does not contain glycerol Type of lipid that
contain carbohydrates

Type of lipid with a phosphate head group

Glycolipid:
Type of lipid with a phosphate head group Amphipathic
lipid that does not contain glycerol Type of lipid that
contain carbohydrates

3. Type of lipid that contain carbohydrates

Saturated:
Fatty acid that contains double bonds Fatty acid that
does not contains double bonds Fatty acids that have a
double between C3 & C4

Fatty acid that does not contains double bonds

Omega 3�s:
Fatty acid that contains double bonds Fatty acid that
does not contains double bonds Fatty acids that have a
double between C3 & C4

Fatty acids that have a double between C3 & C4

Sphingolipid:
Type of lipid with a phosphate head group Amphipathic
lipid that does not contain glycerol Type of lipid that
contain carbohydrates

2. Amphipathic lipid that does not contain glycerol

Cholesterol:
A lipid made up of 4-fused rings Lipid containing a
carboxyl group and a hydrocarbon chain Fatty acid that
contains double bonds

A lipid made up of 4-fused rings

Hydrogenated lipids:
Cells that store fats Lipids that were converted from
unsaturated to saturated Lipids that are both polar and
nonpolar

2. Lipids that were converted from unsaturated to saturated

Cholesterol:
Sterol, most commonly found in the membranes of animal
tissue Biologically active lipids that can act as antibiotics
and antifungals Signaling lipids responsible for formation
of blood clots

Sterol, most commonly found in the membranes of animal
tissue

Prednisone:
Hormone precursor of retinol A (sight regulation)
Synthesized sterol used inhibit inflammation Hormone
precursor that regulates blood clotting

2. Synthesized sterol used inhibit inflammation

Leukotriene:
Signaling lipids responsible for formation of blood clots
Hormone precursor that regulates Ca+uptake
Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in
the lungs

3. Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in the lungs

Prostaglandins:
Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in
the lungs Hormone precursor that acts as an
antioxidant Signaling lipids responsible for inflammation and
fever

3. Signaling lipids responsible for inflammation and fever

Thromboxane:
Signaling lipids responsible for formation of blood clots
Hormone precursor that regulates Ca+uptake
Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in
the lungs

Signaling lipids responsible for formation of blood clots

Vitamin D:
Signaling lipids responsible for formation of blood clots
Hormone precursor that regulates Ca+uptake
Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in
the lungs

Hormone precursor that regulates Ca+uptake

Vitamin A:
Hormone precursor of retinol A (sight regulation)
Synthesized sterol used inhibit inflammation Hormone
precursor that regulates blood clotting

Hormone precursor of retinol A (sight regulation)

Vitamin K:
Synthesized sterol used inhibit inflammation Hormone
precursor that regulates blood clotting Sterol, most
commonly found in the membranes of animal tissue

Hormone precursor that regulates blood clotting

Vitamin E:
Signaling lipids responsible for smooth muscle contraction in
the lungs Hormone precursor that acts as an
antioxidant Signaling lipids responsible for inflammation and
fever

Hormone precursor that acts as an antioxidant

Polyketides:
Biologically active lipids that can act as antibiotics and
antifungals Signaling lipids responsible for formation of
blood clots Hormone precursor that regulates
Ca+uptake

Biologically active lipids that can act as antibiotics and
antifungals