# Fats - Are a type of **lipids** - Organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen - **Not fixed** proportions, contain less O:H ratio - Made of **1 glycerol + 3 fatty acid molecules** combined via **condensation reaction** - Can be broken down by **hydrolysis** - Can be tested for with Ethanol Emulsion Test ## Functions - A source of **store of energy** - **Insulating layer** - **Cushions and protects** vital organs ## Saturated Fats - Is in a straight line - Mostly solid state at room temperature ## Unsaturated Fats - Has Kink or is bent - Liquid in room temperature - Contains $\ce{C=C}$ bond Want to annotate on a PDF version of this note? The PDF version is exclusive to specific people. If you are one of them, download it [here](https://i.getspace.uk/cloud/s/XtRnopJF5kHoxKa) with the password indicated in the List of Notes document.