lipids
1. What are the main types of
lipids?
2. What is the structural
formula of glycerol? To which
organic function do these
molecules belong?
3. How are triglycerides
made?
4. What are phospholipids?
5. What are steroids? What
are some examples of steroids
with a biological function?
6. What are hydrophobic
molecules (or hydrophobic
molecular regions)? What are
hydrophilic molecules? How
can they be characterized in
relation to their polarity?
7. Are organic solvents like
benzene and ether polar or
non-polar substances?
8. Regarding solubility, how
are lipids classified?
9. What is meant by
saturation or unsaturation of
oils and fats?