Triglycerides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the element composition of triglycerides
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
2
Q
What makes up triglycerides
A
Fatty acids
3
Q
Molecular formula for triglycerides
A
C3H5O3
4
Q
Function groups of triglycerides
A
Hydroxyl, carboxyl groups
5
Q
The main function of triglycerides
A
Energy balance and health
6
Q
How many double bonds does saturated fats have in triglycerides?
A
None
7
Q
How many double bonds does unsaturated fats have? In triglycerides
A
At least one
8
Q
How many double bonds does monounsaturated fats have? In triglycerides
A
Only one
9
Q
How many double bonds does polyunsaturated have in triglycerides
A
Multiple
