What do lipids enhance?

Lipids enhance the flavour and palatability of food.

Lipids are organic molecules found in ever type of cell.

Give one property of lipids.

Lipids are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol.

What are triglycerides (a common type of lipid) used for?

Triglycerides are used as energy stores in plants and animals.

What are triglycerides made up of?

Triglycerides are made up of three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule linked by condensation reactions.

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Lipids

Question	Answer
What do lipids enhance?	Lipids enhance the flavour and palatability of food.
What are lipids?	Lipids are organic molecules found in ever type of cell.
Give one property of lipids.	Lipids are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol.
What are triglycerides (a common type of lipid) used for?	Triglycerides are used as energy stores in plants and animals.
What are triglycerides made up of?	Triglycerides are made up of three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule linked by condensation reactions.
What is the bond that forms between each fatty acid?	An ester bond.