LIPIDS
- Are organic molecules found in every type of cell
- Are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents g. ethanol
SYNTHESIS OF A TRIGLYCERIDE
- Triglycerides are made up of 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol molecule linked by condensation reaction
- Ester bonds form between each fatty acid and glycerol
- 3 ester bonds are formed in a triglyceride