Fats and Oils Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What does saturated and unsaturated mean?
A
Saturated - Only contains C-C
Unsaturated - Contains 1 C=C
Polyunsaturated - Contains multiple C=C bonds
2
Q
What functional group do triglycerides contain, and how is it formed?
A
Ester functional groups -COO-
Made by reacting glycerol with fatty acids.
