Chapter 17, Problem 23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The differences between animal fats and vegetable oils are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Lipids are defined as esters of glycerol and fatty acids. When one molecule of glycerol is esterified with three fatty acid residues the formation of triglyceride takes place. Lipids with saturated fatty acids are generally called fats which tend to be solid at room temperature. On the other hand, lipids with unsaturated fatty acids are called oils that are liquid at room temperature.