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What is the difference between saturated, unsaturated, trans and omega-3 fats and oils?

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This lesson explains What is the difference between saturated, unsaturated, trans and omega-3 fats and oils?, focusing on Fats, oils & triglycerides and Fat structure & health. It helps students explain fat and oil structure and explain levels of protein structure.

Fats, oils & triglyceridesFat structure & healthPeptides & proteinsCarbohydrates, sugars & fibreFatOilOmega-3CarbohydrateAmino acidProtein

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain fat and oil structure
  • explain levels of protein structure
  • explain protein denaturation
  • compare carbohydrate structures and properties
  • draw amino acids, zwitterions and peptide links

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry

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