第4章 Lipids1-1.ppt

Chapter 4 Lipids Lipids Definition of Lipids Naturally occurring biological substances made from C, H and O of pronounced hydrophobicity that are soluble in organic solvents but not water Petroleum distillates (e.g. hexane) Chloroform Ethers Also classified as “biological molecules containing fatty acids or the corresponding alcohols or sphingosine bases” Lipids have more C and H than carbohydrates, which is why they generate more energy when utilized ? 2.25 times more = 9 kcal/g vs. 4 kcal/g. Lipids Biological role A. Structural - found in membranes - protective barriers B. Regulatory