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Lipids and Their Functions in Biochemical Systems

Learning Goals

1. Discuss the physical and chemical properties and biological function of each of the families of lipids.

2. Write the structures of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

3. Compare and contrast the structure and properties of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

4. Write equations representing the reactions that fatty acids undergo.

5. Describe the functions of prostaglandins.

6. Discuss the mechanism by which aspirin reduces pain.

7. Draw the structure of a phospholipid and discuss its amphipathic nature.

8. Discuss the general classes of sphingolipids and their functions.

9. Draw the structure of the steroid nucleus and discuss the functions of steroid hormones.

10. Describe the function of lipoproteins in triglyceride and cholesterol transport in the body.

11. Draw the structure of the cell membrane and discuss its functions.

12. Discuss passive and facilitated diffusion of materials through a cell membrane.

13. Explain the process of osmosis.

14. Describe the mechanism of action of a Na+ - K+ ATPase.








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