Fats and Oils Flashcards

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What does saturated and unsaturated mean?

A

Saturated - Only contains C-C
Unsaturated - Contains 1 C=C
Polyunsaturated - Contains multiple C=C bonds

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What functional group do triglycerides contain, and how is it formed?

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Ester functional groups -COO-
Made by reacting glycerol with fatty acids.

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