lipids and ester bonds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process that triglycerides are formed by?
A
esterification
2
Q
What is a triglyceride made from?
A
3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol
3
Q
Where does the hydroxyl (-OH) come from?
A
glycerol bonds
4
Q
Where does the carboxyl group come from?
A
fatty acid
5
Q
What kind of reaction are ester bonds formed by?
A
Condensation reaction
6
Q
How is the water molecule formed?
A
H from glycerol and OH from fatty acid
7
Q
When is the water molecule released?
A
with each ester bond formed
8
Q
How many water molecules are released for one triglyceride?
A
3
