What is the origin of the word "Lipid"

comes from the Greek word “lipos” meaning “fat”

What is the importance of Lipids for the human body

• for the cell membrane
• for fat-soluble vitamin
• to make steroid hormones

can you hydrolyze cholesterol or steroids if no then why not

no, because they don't have any fatty acids attached to them

What is the simplest form of lipid

fatty acids

do Naturally occurring fatty acids have an even or odd number of carbon atoms

even

name examples of fatty acids

palmitic (C16), oleic (C18), linoleic (C18),lauric (C12) and stearic (C18) acids

Where can u find Lauric acid

in coconut oil

What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids

[C_nH_2n+1COOH].

What is the molecular formula for unsaturated fatty acids

[C_nH_2n-1COOH].

What is the molecular formula for polyunsaturated fatty acids

C_nH_{2n - 2x}O₂ (idk if [C_nH_2n-2xCOOH]. is possible or not)

is the cis or trans unsaturated fatty acids more commonly occurring naturally

The cis structure is found in almost all naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids

What type of fatty acids does the Human body find difficult to synthesis, give examples

Polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential fatty acids, like linoleic acid and arachidonic

What is the use of Waxes

• cover leaves to prevent loss of water and damage from pests
• on the skin, fur, and feathers of animals and birds provide a waterproof coating
• palm trees wax(carnauba wax) are used to give a protective coating to furniture, cars, and floors
• Jojoba wax is used in making candles and cosmetics such as lipstick
• Lanolin, a mixture of waxes obtained from wool, is used in hand and facial lotions to aid retention of water, which softens the skin

What is tristearin

a triglyceride composed of three stearic acid molecules connected to a glycerol molecule through ester linkages

are Most fats and oils simple or mixed triacylglycerols

mixed

at what pH does the Amino Alcohols ionize

7.4

Where are Lecithins and cephalins abundant

brain and nerve tissues as well as in egg yolks, wheat germ, and yeast

What is The Molecular formula of cholesterol

C₂₇H₄₅OH

is cholesterol solid or liquid

Solid

What else do we name Cholesterol

cyclo-pentano-perhydro-phenanthrene nucleus

What is zwitterionic nature

a functional group molecule in which at least one has a positive electrical charge and one a negative electrical charge, basically a hybrid