A lipid fat molecule consists of two parts-glycerol and

Last updated: 8/7/2022

A lipid fat molecule consists of two parts-glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol is an compound with carbons, hydrogens, and three hydroxyl ( three ) groups. Fatty acids have a long chain of hydrocarbons to which a group is attached, hence the name "fatty acid." The number of carbons in the fatty acid may range from