Chemistry - Biochemistry - Lipids and fats - Lipid Chemistry

4-step guide. Step 1: 'STRUCTURE: Triglycerides = glycerol + 3 fatty acids linked by ester bonds. Fatty acids: long-chain carboxylic acids (12-24 carbons). Saturated: all single bonds (butter, lard). Unsaturated: one or more C=C (olive oil, fish oil). The C=C creates a KINK in the chain.' Step 2: 'T