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Delta Method
“[carbon atoms]:[double bonds](Delta
sign and double bond location in
superscript)”
Omega method
Same but counting starts at the Fats are saturated or trans fats. Solid at
opposite of -COOH and instead of delta room temperature.
use Omega Oils are bent. Inhibits stacking of fatty
Found in fishes. It is healthy. acids, hence they are liquid at room
temperature.
Both are triglycerides. The difference is
in the saturation.
Hydrolysis
1. Phospholipid
2 Fatty acids and 1 phosphate group
IV. Lipoproteins
Proteins + lipids
Used for transportation
Blood has O2. Oxidation will cause
tissue damage from agents. Oxidants
will steal electrons. Atherosclerosis can
also cause tissue damage. Tissue
damage will cause cholesterol to go into
deeper layers aka tunica.
Macrophage will control the
accumulation of lipids by eating the
cholesterol. This will create foam cells.
Foam cells can die if too much
cholesterol is ingested. Inflammatory
substances will then be released
causing accumulation of different
substances.