FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Fats and oils are composed of what two groups of molecules?
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glucose and fructose
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starch and sugar
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water and cellulose
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fatty acids and glycerol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fats and oils are composed of molecules known as triglycerides, which are esters composed of three fatty acid units linked to glycerol.
Detailed explanation-2: -A fat molecule is a type of lipid that consists of three fatty acid molecules connected to a 3 carbon glycerol backbone, as shown on the right. The three fatty acids can be different from one another.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fats and oils are esters of glycerol and three fatty acids. They are important in the diet as energy sources and as sources of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, which tend to associate with fats. They also contribute satiety, flavor, and palatability to the diet.
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