Lipids

Lipids contain three elements Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

The molecular formula of Lipids is C21H38O6

LIPIDS

Three fatty acids plus one glycerol.

Saturated fatty acids= solids at room temperature and bad for your healthUnsaturated fatty acids = liquids at room temperature and good for your health

Saturated Fats-ButterDairy ProductsMilkUsage- Build up can cause heart disease

Unsaturated Fats-NutsAvacadoesVegetable OilsUsage- Good because they lower cholesterol

Common CategoriesOilWaxFat

You would test to find lipids by putting the solution on a paper bag then put it up to the light and if it illuminates it has lipids