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Lipids
Some stuff about lipids
Question | Answer |
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What types of bonds does a Saturated Fatty acid contain? | C-C single bonds only |
What types of bonds does an Unsaturated Fatty acid contain? | C-C single bonds with at least one C-C double bond |
What makes up a Triglyceride? | Glycerol and 3 stearic acid molecules |
What makes up a fatty acid molecule? | A long hydrocarbon chain and a carboxylic acid |
What state is a saturated fat at room temperature? | Solid |
What happens to a partially hydrogenated fat? | The number of double bonds in the fatty acid decreases, and it is transformed from an oil into a semisolid fat. |
What state is an unsaturated fat at room temperature? | Liquid |
What state is a partially hydrogenated fat at room temperature? | Semi-solid |
What are some types of lipids? | Fats and Steroids (such as cholesterol) |