- carbohydrates
- lipids
- complete summary
homework questions
- Define the term isomer
- Relate the chemical structure of carbohydrates to their physical properties and uses
- Compare the polarity of carbohydrates and lipids. How does their polarity relate to their physical properties?
- Why are most polysaccharides insoluble in water?
- Distinguish between a fatty acid and a fat.
- What happens to the acidic properties of a fatty acid when a fat is formed?
- Why are steroids important, even though they tend to have a bad reputation?