List two ways that a fatty acid molecule differs from glycerol?

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List two ways that a fatty acid molecule differs from glycerol?

2006-11-19 11:18:13 · 2 answers · asked by Devynne 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Glycerol and fatty acids make phospholipids. Fatty acid chains are nonpolar.

2006-11-19 11:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by BluhBluh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(UNOS) - Fatty acids don't have a length limitation, but glycerol is a 3 carbon molecule!!!

(DUOS) - Glycerol is an ALCOHOL, whereas fatty acids are ACIDS!

(TRES) - Glycerol is fully saturated, whereas fatty acids can be saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated!

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2006-11-19 11:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by nima 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋