Lipid Structure Function Animation

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11th Grade - 12th Grade
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Science Resource Description

It is important to understand the relationship between the chemical structure of a fatty acid molecule and its functionality, termed structure--function relationship. This structure--function relationship concept is illustrated by exploring the effect of carbon--carbon double bonds on the physical state of lipids at room temperature. Students will be able to explain the relationship between the chemical structure of a fatty acid and its melting temperature and state at room temperature, solid (fat), or liquid (oil).