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triglycerides

glycerol + 3 fatty acids

saturated: animal fats C-C

unsaturated: plants C=C

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Phospholipids

glycerol + 2FA tails + Phosphate.

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phospholipids head

hydrophobic

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fatty acid tails

HYDROPHILIC

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why do saturated fats have higher melting points

  • tightly packed so bond togethee, more energy to separate.

  • Unsaturated- not bonded so less energy required.

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what are triglycerides used for

energy reserve in plants and animal cells