triglycerides

Question 1

saturated fat

Answer 1

only has single bonds between carbons

Question 2

structure of triglycerides

Answer 2

• 1 glycerol
• 3 fatty acids

Question 3

unsaturated fat

Answer 3

at least one double bond between carbons

Question 4

features of triglycerides

Answer 4

energy store: large ratio of energy storing carbon-hydrogen bonds compared to the number of carbon atoms

insoluble: hydrophobic, fixed water potential which stops osmotic action and keeps the cell from bursting (stays turgid)

metabolic water source: ration of hydrogen to oxygen atoms, releases water during oxidation