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What is the Equation for hydrolysis of a lipid?
The general equation for the hydrolysis of a lipid molecule is: Lipid + water → fatty acid(s) + glycerol
What is the chemical equation for the hydrolysis of a lipid?
The most common members of the 'lipid family' are triglycerides: plant oil and fats, being 3-fold esters of three molecules of alkanoic (or alk-ene-oic) acids with one molecule of glycerol (1,2,3-propan-tri-ol). When hydrolysed these reactant are freed by de-esterfication called hydrolysis. (Other members of the lipid group are cholesterols, waxes, detergents are differently constituted, but most of them can also be hydrolysed).
What is the reactant for lipase?
The reactant for lipase is a lipid molecule, such as a triglyceride. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol through a hydrolysis reaction.
What is the term for a type of lipid that has one double bond between two of its carbon molecules?
The term for a type of lipid that has one double bond between two of its carbon molecules is called a monounsaturated fat.
Why is the hydrolysis of fat called saponification?
The hydrolysis of fat is called saponification because it involves the reaction of a fat (triglyceride) with a strong base (usually alkali) to form soap. The term "saponification" comes from the Latin word "sapo," which means soap.
