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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Ouachita_Baptist_University/Reyna_Cell_Biology/01%3A_(T1)_Basic_Cell_Chemistry_-_Chemical_Compounds_and_their_Interactions/1.07%3A_Fatty_AcidsUnlike monosaccharides, nucleotides, and amino acids, fatty acids are not monomers that are linked together to form much larger molecules. Although fatty acids can be linked together, for example, int...Unlike monosaccharides, nucleotides, and amino acids, fatty acids are not monomers that are linked together to form much larger molecules. Although fatty acids can be linked together, for example, into triacylglycerols or phospholipids, they are not linked directly to one another, and generally no more than three in a given molecule. The fatty acids themselves are long chains of carbon atoms topped off with a carboxyl group. The length of the chain vary, but most are between 14 and 20 carbons.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/02%3A_The_Molecules_of_Life/2.04%3A_PhospholipidsThis page describes phospholipids as fat derivatives with a phosphate group and nitrogen-containing molecule replacing one fatty acid, creating an amphiphilic structure. An example given is phosphatid...This page describes phospholipids as fat derivatives with a phosphate group and nitrogen-containing molecule replacing one fatty acid, creating an amphiphilic structure. An example given is phosphatidyl ethanolamine (cephalin). These molecules are crucial for cell membranes, forming a bilayer with hydrophilic heads facing water and hydrophobic tails inward.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/02%3A_Unit_II-_Bioenergetics_and_Metabolism/21%3A_Lipid_Biosynthesis/21.01%3A_Biosynthesis_of_Fatty_Acids_and_EicosanoidsThe page provides comprehensive learning goals for biochemistry majors focused on fatty acid and eicosanoid biosynthesis. It covers the fatty acid biosynthesis pathway, key enzymes like fatty acid syn...The page provides comprehensive learning goals for biochemistry majors focused on fatty acid and eicosanoid biosynthesis. It covers the fatty acid biosynthesis pathway, key enzymes like fatty acid synthase (FAS), and regulatory mechanisms. Also discussed are eicosanoids like prostaglandins, their biosynthesis from polyunsaturated fatty acids, and enzyme mechanisms catalyzed by cyclooxygenases (COX) and lipoxygenases (LOX).
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Minnesota_State_Community_and_Technical_College/Biology_of_Human_Concerns_(Daniels)/02%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/2.06%3A_LipidsLipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called f...Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Both types consist mainly of simple chains of carbon atoms bonded to one another and to hydrogen atoms.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Coastline_College/Book-_Cells_-_Molecules_and_Mechanisms_(Wong)/02%3A_Basic_Cell_Chemistry_-_Chemical_Compounds_and_their_Interactions/2.07%3A_Fatty_AcidsUnlike monosaccharides, nucleotides, and amino acids, fatty acids are not monomers that are linked together to form much larger molecules. Although fatty acids can be linked together, for example, int...Unlike monosaccharides, nucleotides, and amino acids, fatty acids are not monomers that are linked together to form much larger molecules. Although fatty acids can be linked together, for example, into triacylglycerols or phospholipids, they are not linked directly to one another, and generally no more than three in a given molecule. The fatty acids themselves are long chains of carbon atoms topped off with a carboxyl group. The length of the chain vary, but most are between 14 and 20 carbons.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/Principles_of_the_Human_Body/3%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/3.06%3A_LipidsLipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called f...Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Both types consist mainly of simple chains of carbon atoms bonded to one another and to hydrogen atoms.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Community_College_of_Vermont/Human_Biology_(Gabor_Gyurkovics)/02%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/2.06%3A_LipidsFats are actually a type of lipid. Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils as well as fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules ...Fats are actually a type of lipid. Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils as well as fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types of fatty acids: saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Both types consist mainly of simple chains of carbon atoms bonded to one another and to hydrogen atoms.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/El_Camino_College/Fundamentals_of_Biology_Laboratory_Manual_(McEachin_and_Parks)/01%3A_Fundamentals_of_Biology_Laboratory_Manual/1.05%3A_Lab_4__Biomolecules_and_EnzymesThis page covers essential biomolecules crucial for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, detailing their structures and roles. It describes a laboratory experiment testi...This page covers essential biomolecules crucial for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, detailing their structures and roles. It describes a laboratory experiment testing for these biomolecules in food items using indicators and emphasizes the importance of proper material handling.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Biology/Human_Biology_(Wakim_and_Grewal)/03%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/3.06%3A_LipidsLipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called f...Lipids are a major class of biochemical compounds that includes oils and fats. Organisms use lipids to store energy and for many other uses. Lipid molecules consist mainly of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Both types consist mainly of simple chains of carbon atoms bonded to one another and to hydrogen atoms.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biochemistry/Fundamentals_of_Biochemistry_(Jakubowski_and_Flatt)/01%3A_Unit_I-_Structure_and_Catalysis/10%3A_Lipids/10.03%3A_Membrane_Bilayer_and_Monolayer_Assemblies_-_Structures_and_DynamicsThis lengthy document discusses a wide array of biochemical topics, focusing primarily on the detailed structure, dynamics, and function of lipid bilayers and monolayer assemblies in biological system...This lengthy document discusses a wide array of biochemical topics, focusing primarily on the detailed structure, dynamics, and function of lipid bilayers and monolayer assemblies in biological systems. It explores concepts such as bilayer composition, thermodynamics of bilayer formation, membrane microdomains like lipid rafts, and the impact of cholesterol on membrane properties.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Butte_College/BC%3A_BIOL_2_-_Introduction_to_Human_Biology_(Grewal)/Text/03%3A_Chemistry_of_Life/3.06%3A_LipidsIt glistens with fat, from the cheese to the steak. You may never have visited Philadelphia, but you probably know about its famous gastronomic delight, the Philly cheesesteak, pictured here.
