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Title: Lipids, Fats and Fatty Acids
Description: This summary shows the relationship between lipids, fats and fatty acids. It shows the structures and functions of each, it also shows some potential health implications of certain types of fats
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Module: BIOM – 1006

Lecturer: Dr Rushworth

Date: 03/10/16

Lipids, Fats and Fatty Acids
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is the relative measure of a person’s weight (in Kilograms) taking into account their
height (in Metres)
 BMI is calculated by dividing your weight by your height squared
 E
...
The BMI of an individual weighing 75kg and who is 1
...
Monounsaturated is one double
carbon whereas polyunsaturated is >1 double carbon bond
 Cis unsaturated fats have all hydrogen atoms on the same side
creating a kinked makeup
 Trans unsaturated fats have hydrogen atoms alternate sides creating a
straight make up
 Fatty acids are usually bonded together using a glycerol backbone during a
condensation reaction, releasing water and creating an ester bond (See
Right)



This process is known as esterification

Title: Lipids, Fats and Fatty Acids
Description: This summary shows the relationship between lipids, fats and fatty acids. It shows the structures and functions of each, it also shows some potential health implications of certain types of fats
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