Fats Flashcards
1
Q
What are fats?
A
Fats are large biomolecules built of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acids that provide energy
Called tryglycerides
2
Q
What are the ten functions of fats?
A
Source of energy
Insulation
Dissolve vitamins
Build hormones
Build cell membranes
Changes texture
Changes palatability
Changes flavour
Changes colour
Satiety
3
Q
Polyunsaturated fats
A
(Poly)MANY double bonds
Carbon has 4 hands / bonds
Hydrogen has 1 hand / bond
4
Q
Monounsaturated fats
A
(Mono)ONE double bond
Carbon has 4 bonds/hands
Hydrogen has one bond/hand
