fats Flashcards
1
Q
test for fats and oils
A
- mixed with absolute ethanol - dissolves any lipids present.
- shaken with equal volume of water
- dissolved lipids come out of the solution, as they are insoluble in water.
- they form an emulsion, making the sample cloudy white
2
Q
Implications of saturated fats for humans
A
- Heart disease
- fatty acids within the coronary arteries restricts blood flow/ oxygen to the heart - High blood pressure
