Question 1
a) What physical property is used to classify an organic molecule as a lipid?
b) Briefly explain the 5 major functions of lipids.
c) Describe the structure of triacylglycerols and explain how their structure relates to their function.
d) Describe the structure of glycerophospholipids and explain how their ???structure relates to their function.
Question 2
a)Explain the difference between
i) a heterotrophe and an autotrophe.
ii) an endergonic reaction and an exergonic reaction. iii) anabolism and catabolism.
b) Explain why energy metabolism takes place in multistep pathways.
c) Write brief notes on ONE of the following and explain how it contributes to overall energy production.
Glycolysis
Citric acid cycle