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VCE Chemistry: Unit 4: Biomolecules p1 - Fats

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This lesson explains Unit 4: Biomolecules p1 - Fats, focusing on Fats, oils & triglycerides and Fat structure & health. It helps students explain fat and oil structure and relate biomolecule chemistry to digestion and metabolism.

Fats, oils & triglyceridesFat structure & healthFatBiomoleculeOilTriglycerideOmega-3Unsaturated fat

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain fat and oil structure
  • relate biomolecule chemistry to digestion and metabolism

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Laboratory analysis of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Instrumental analysis of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry