Lipid Chemistry and Metabolism
Glycerol Backbone
Ester Linkages to Three Fatty Acids
Simple Triacylglycerols
Mixed Triacylglycerols
Positional Distribution of Fatty Acids
Energy Density and Efficiency
Storage in Adipose Tissue
Mobilization During Fasting
Thermal Insulation
Mechanical Protection of Organs
Buoyancy in Aquatic Animals
Enzymatic Hydrolysis by Lipases
Products of Hydrolysis
Partial Hydrolysis
Reaction with Strong Alkali
Soap Formation
Industrial Applications
Enzymatic Re-esterification
Metabolic Significance
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