Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Lipids

Biochemistry

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Lipids

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best compares and contrasts lipids and carbohydrates?

Both lipids and carbohydrates are primarily composed of amino acids.

Lipids are generally nonpolar and insoluble in water, while carbohydrates are polar and soluble in water.

Carbohydrates store more energy per gram than lipids.

Lipids and carbohydrates both contain nitrogen as a major component.

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Understand the composition of lipids and carbohydrates: Lipids are primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while carbohydrates are also composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen but in a specific ratio (C:H:O = 1:2:1). Neither lipids nor carbohydrates are composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Analyze the solubility and polarity: Lipids are generally nonpolar molecules, meaning they do not dissolve well in water (hydrophobic). Carbohydrates, on the other hand, are polar molecules due to the presence of hydroxyl (-OH) groups, making them soluble in water (hydrophilic).

Compare energy storage: Lipids store more energy per gram than carbohydrates because lipids have long hydrocarbon chains that are highly reduced, allowing them to release more energy upon oxidation. Carbohydrates, while also energy-rich, store less energy per gram compared to lipids.

Evaluate the presence of nitrogen: Neither lipids nor carbohydrates contain nitrogen as a major component. Nitrogen is primarily found in proteins and nucleic acids, not in lipids or carbohydrates.

Identify the correct comparison: Based on the analysis, the correct statement is that lipids are generally nonpolar and insoluble in water, while carbohydrates are polar and soluble in water. This distinction is key to understanding their roles in biological systems.