Biochemistry I

Structures of Lipids

Saturated Fatty Acids Bkg color: white black blue Mol color: "high contrast" CPK

Unsaturated Fatty Acids Bkg color: white black blue Mol color: "high contrast" CPK

View these structures above: Lauric acid Palmitic acid Stearic acid Glycerol Cholesterol Compare these images to the table listings and figures in Campbell, Ch. 7.

View these structures above: Oleic acid Linoleic acid Arachidonic acid Phosphatidylethanolamine Phosphatidylcholine (lecithin)

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