Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781337571357
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 20, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Three main biochemical functions of lipids need to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Lipids are defined as a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives. Esters of fatty acids that contain group(s) in addition to alcohol and fatty acids are said to be complex lipids.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Lipids show limited solubility in water and are generally soluble in non-polar solvents. The three main biochemical functions of lipids are:

- They store long-term energy.

- They act as a chemical messenger. Some special lipids like hormones and pheromones act as both intracellular and extracellular messenger.

- They function as structural matrices and permeability barriers in biological membranes, they are part of membranes that separate cells and organelles from each other.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
3.2 32 Consider calibrating a calorimeter and measuring heat transferred. A sample of compound was burned in a calorimeter and a temperature change of 3.33°C recorded. When a 1.23 A current from a 12.0 V source was passed through a heater in the same calorimeter for 156 s, the temperature changed of 4.47°C was recorded. 3.2.1 Calculate the heat supplied by the heater. 3.2.2 Calculate the calorimeter constant. 3.2.3 Calculate the heat released by the combustion reaction.
-.1 Consider the standard enthalpy of formation of gaseous water at 25°C as -241.82 kJ/mol and calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of gaseous water at 100°C.
3.5 Complete the following sentences to make correct scientific meaning. 3.5.1 The entropy of a perfect gas. 3.5.2 when it expands isothermally. The change in entropy of a substance accompanying a change of state at its transition 3.5.3 temperature is calculated from its of transition. The increase in entropy when a substance is heated is calculated from its

Chapter 20 Solutions

Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry

Ch. 20 - 21-3 Proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4PCh. 20 - Prob. 5PCh. 20 - Draw the line-angle structure for the following:...Ch. 20 - Prob. 7PCh. 20 - What is the difference between the -system and...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9PCh. 20 - Prob. 10PCh. 20 - Prob. 11PCh. 20 - Prob. 12PCh. 20 - For the diglycerides in Problem 12 , predict which...Ch. 20 - 21-8 Predict which acid in each pair has the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 15PCh. 20 - Prob. 16PCh. 20 - Prob. 17PCh. 20 - Prob. 18PCh. 20 - 21-13 Rank the following in order of increasing...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20PCh. 20 - Prob. 21PCh. 20 - Prob. 22PCh. 20 - Prob. 23PCh. 20 - Prob. 24PCh. 20 - Prob. 25PCh. 20 - Prob. 26PCh. 20 - Prob. 27PCh. 20 - Prob. 28PCh. 20 - 21-29 Name all the groups of complex lipids that...Ch. 20 - Prob. 30PCh. 20 - Prob. 31PCh. 20 - Prob. 32PCh. 20 - Prob. 33PCh. 20 - Prob. 34PCh. 20 - Prob. 35PCh. 20 - Prob. 36PCh. 20 - Prob. 37PCh. 20 - Prob. 38PCh. 20 - 21-39 How does VLDL become LDL?Ch. 20 - Prob. 40PCh. 20 - Prob. 41PCh. 20 - Prob. 42PCh. 20 - Prob. 43PCh. 20 - 21-44 Describe the difference in structure between...Ch. 20 - Prob. 45PCh. 20 - Prob. 46PCh. 20 - Prob. 47PCh. 20 - 21-48 List all of the functional groups that make...Ch. 20 - 21-49 Explain how the constant elimination of bile...Ch. 20 - Prob. 50PCh. 20 - Prob. 51PCh. 20 - 21-52 What are the chemical and physiological...Ch. 20 - 21-53 How does aspirin, an anti-inflammatory drug,...Ch. 20 - Prob. 54PCh. 20 - Prob. 55PCh. 20 - For each of the processes below, tell whether it...Ch. 20 - Prob. 57PCh. 20 - Prob. 58PCh. 20 - Prob. 59PCh. 20 - Prob. 60PCh. 20 - Prob. 61PCh. 20 - Prob. 62PCh. 20 - Prob. 63PCh. 20 - Prob. 64PCh. 20 - Prob. 65PCh. 20 - Prob. 66PCh. 20 - Prob. 67PCh. 20 - Prob. 68PCh. 20 - Prob. 69PCh. 20 - 21-68 What is the role of taurine in lipid...Ch. 20 - Prob. 71PCh. 20 - 21-70 How many different triglycerides can you...Ch. 20 - Prob. 73PCh. 20 - Prob. 74PCh. 20 - Prob. 75PCh. 20 - Prob. 76PCh. 20 - Prob. 77PCh. 20 - 21-76 Which part of LDL interacts with the LDL...Ch. 20 - Prob. 79PCh. 20 - Prob. 80PCh. 20 - Prob. 81PCh. 20 - Prob. 82PCh. 20 - Prob. 83PCh. 20 - 21-82 Suggest a reason why the same protein system...Ch. 20 - Prob. 85PCh. 20 - Prob. 86PCh. 20 - 21-85 Which of the following statements is (are)...Ch. 20 - Prob. 88PCh. 20 - 21-87 Which statements are consistent with the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 90PCh. 20 - Prob. 91PCh. 20 - 21-90 To what extent do lipids and carbohydrates...Ch. 20 - Prob. 93PCh. 20 - Prob. 94PCh. 20 - Prob. 95PCh. 20 - Prob. 96PCh. 20 - Prob. 97PCh. 20 - Prob. 98PCh. 20 - Prob. 99PCh. 20 - Prob. 100PCh. 20 - Prob. 101PCh. 20 - 21-100 What are the functions of a cell membrane?...Ch. 20 - 21-101 Glycerophospholipids tend to have both a...Ch. 20 - Prob. 104P
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Chemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approa...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305079250
Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:9781133109655
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
Text book image
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305960060
Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285853918
Author:H. Stephen Stoker
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Organic And Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305081079
Author:STOKER, H. Stephen (howard Stephen)
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Text book image
World of Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618562763
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin College Div
Lipids - Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Terpenes, Waxes, Eicosanoids; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dmoH5dAvpY;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY