1.3 Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two groups of lipids?
A
Triglycerides and phospholipids
2
Q
How are triglycerides formed?
A
Condensation of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid
3
Q
What will be formed when condensation reaction happens between glycerol and a fatty acid?
A
An ester bond