Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Lipids:
Lipids are a class of biological macromolecules that store energy and are also integral components of cell membranes and steroid hormones. On of the most common lipid is the triglyceride. It is made up of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid chains.
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View this answerFatty acids consist of a carboxylic acid functional group attached a a hydrocarbon chain. If the hydrocarbon chain contain double bonds between...
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 17Explore saturated fatty acids. Learn the structure, the general chemical formula, and examples of saturated fatty acids including their sources in foods.