Triglycerides contain 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol
Triglycerides undergo hydrolysis with 3 water molecules to produce 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Structure of a triglyceride: high ratio of energy storing C-H bonds to carbon atoms. Low mass to energy ratio. Large, non polar molecule. high ratio of oxygen to hydrogen atoms
Properties of a triglyceride: a lot of energy is released when bonds are broken. A lot of energy can be stored in a small space. Insoluble in water. release water during condensation reactions.
Functions of triglycerides: an excellent store of energy. Good storage Molecule. Does not affect the water potential of the cell. Important source of water for the cell
Explain how triglyceride structure enables it to be an important source of water for the cell?
• triglycerides are condensed and release 3 water molecules
• this means a lot of water is released during condensation reactions