General Chemistry II Course
Competencies
Lesson 4: Phospholipids and Membranes
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Phospholipids
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Understand the component substructures within phospholipid molecules
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Know the molecular structures of the alcohols (glycerol, serine, choline,
ethanolamine) used to make phospholipids
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Outline the chemical reactions and mechanisms for the formation of phospholipids
from molecular subcomponents
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Outline the reactions involved in phospholipid hydrolysis
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Fats, oils, and fatty acids
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Know the structure of saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and
trans fats; describe associated health effects
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Understand cis- and trans-geometry and the formation of trans-fats
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Relate the melting points of fats and oils to molecular structure
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Understand olestra’s synthesis, structure, utility, and limitations
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Membranes
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Understand and draw the molecular structure of membranes
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Understand and describe the forces that hold membranes together
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Clearly outline the role of cholesterol in cell membranes
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Predict relative membrane permeability for a variety of types of molecules
or ions