Biochemistry I

Structures of Lipids

Saturated Fatty Acids
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids
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Lauric acid
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid

Glycerol
Cholesterol Compare these images to the table listings and figures in Campbell, Ch. 6. 		 View these structures above:
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Arachidonic acid

Phosphatidylethanolamine
Phosphatidylcholine (lecithin)
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