Fatty acids & triglycerides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional group in a fatty acid?
A
A fatty acid is composed of a carboxyl group attached to a long carbon chain.
2
Q
What is a triglyceride composed of?
A
3 fatty acid molecules and 1 glycerol molecule
3
Q
What type of reaction occurs to create a triglyceride?
A
Esterification
4
Q
Where are triglycerides found?
A
Triglycerides are a type of lipid and are the most common type of fat in the human body.
