Glycerol
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Glycerol is a molecule that joins to 3 fatty acids to form a lipid.
About Glycerol
- Glycerol forms a viscous transparent liquid.
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| This diagram shows a simple representation of a lipid noting its glycerol head. |
References
AQA
- Glycerol, page 27, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Glycerol, page 30, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Glycerol, pages 101, 103, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Glycerol, pages 40-41, 46-47, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Edexcel
- Glycerol, page 18, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Glycerol, page 42, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel