properties of triglycerides Flashcards by rosie bibby | Brainscape

Q

components

A

one glycerol and three fatty acids

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which part is hydrophilic

A

glycerol

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what is it made of

A

hydrocarbons

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benefit of being made of hydrocarbons…

A

lots of chemical energy

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soluble or insoluble?

A

insoluble

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Q

which bond forms between fatty acid and glycerol

A

ester

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what are triglycerides used for

A

energy storage molecules

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atoms in triglycerides

A

CHO

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what makes it what breaks it

A

condensation makes, hydrolysis breaks

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