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Which bond formed between fatty acids and glycerol?
ESTER BOND
How many fatty acids are attached to glycerol molecule in a triacylglycerol?
Lipid monomers have 2 parts- two or three fatty acids bond to one glycerol
Is glycerol saturated?
Yes glycerol is saturated in hydrogen. Glycerol is found in both unsaturated and saturated fats and can bond with fatty acids.
What is the covalent bond that joins glycerol to palmitate?
The covalent bond that joins glycerol to palmitate is an ester bond. This bond forms during a condensation reaction, where the hydroxyl groups of glycerol react with the carboxyl group of palmitate, releasing a molecule of water. This process results in the formation of triglycerides, in which glycerol serves as the backbone to which fatty acids like palmitate are attached.
When bonded what do fatty acids and glycerol form?
Ester bonds. For example, "A triglyceride (TG, triacylglycerol, TAG, or triacylglyceride) is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids."-wikipedia on triglyceride
What is the name of bond present in lipids?
The primary bond present in lipids is the ester bond. It connects the fatty acids to the glycerol backbone in triglycerides, phospholipids, and glycolipids.
What is the bond broken by lipase?
Lipase breaks the ester bond in triglycerides, leading to the hydrolysis of fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
What are the three molecules attached to the glycerole molecule?
fatty acids
What are the component molecules that form together to make a triglyceride?
Glycerol and 3 Fatty acids
How is lipid formed?
A lipid is formed by three molecules of fatty acids linked to a molecule of glycerol by means of ester bond
How a lipid is formed?
A lipid is formed by three molecules of fatty acids linked to a molecule of glycerol by means of ester bond
What is a glycerol a subunit molecule of?
Glycerol is a subunit molecule of lipids, specifically triglycerides. It is a backbone component that combines with fatty acids to form triglycerides, which are a type of fat molecule used for energy storage in the body.
