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12: Lipids

Students classify lipids by type (fatty acids, triacylglycerols, sphingolipids, steroids, waxes), identify lipid structures from molecular formulas, and distinguish saturated from unsaturated fatty acids.

LibreTexts reference: Unit 3, Chapter 3: Lipids LibreTexts

12.1 Fatty Acid Delta Notations from Structures

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MC Apply ➂Procedural ➂

12.2 Fatty Acid Omega Notations from Structures

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MC Apply ➂Procedural ➂

12.3 Fatty Acid Double-Bond Positions in Delta Notation

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MC Apply ➂Procedural ➂

12.4 Fatty Acid Double-Bond Positions in Omega Notation

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MC Apply ➂Procedural ➂

12.5 Fatty Acid Chain Length and Number of Double Bonds

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MC Understand ➁Factual ➀

12.6 Lipids by Molecular Formula

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MC Understand ➁Conceptual ➁