Difference between saturated and unsaturated fats


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Q1. Assume that the triglyceride you are starting with is composed of the following three fatty acids: myristic acid, palmitic acid, and oleic acid. Draw the structure of the starting triglyceride.

Q2. Using the triglyceride, show the products that result following saponification using NaOH.

Q3. Describe how soap works, include a drawing of a micelle in your description.

Q4. Describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. How can you as a consumer tell one from the other?

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