Fats are made of an alcohol called ______?
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Fats (lipids) are comprised of an alcohol called GLYCEROL this is alongside fatty acid tails and a phosphate group (if it is a phospholipid).
Fats are composed of an alcohol called glycerol, which forms ester bonds with fatty acids to create triglycerides. Glycerol has three carbon atoms and three hydroxyl groups, playing a critical role in fat structure and function. Fats serve important roles in energy storage, insulation, and cellular structure.
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