1. SATURATED FAT
Adopted September 24, 2010 by Alina Dyak.

2. What makes up my Biochemical
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

3. Saturated Fats and Subunits
Amino Acids
Glycerol

4. Functional Groups
Carboxylic Acids
Alcohols
Family

5. Type of Organic Compound
Lipids

6. General Functions of Biochemical
Saturated fats tends to increase blood cholesterol levels.
Contains sources of energy.

7. Functions of Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are needed for energy, hormone production, cellular membranes and for organ padding.

8. Why I would be a great parent
Saturated fat is found mostly in meat and dairy products.
Solid at room temperatures.

9. Favorite Places
Where in the body?
Are found in dairy products so they enter the body when consumed.
Fat serves as the storage substance for the body's extra calories. It fills the fat cells.

10. Effects on the Body
Fats supply fatty acids, which are not made by the body and must be obtained from food.
Eating too much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
Talents

11. Sources
By. "The Importance of Saturated Fats for Biological Functions." The Weston A. Price Foundation. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.westonaprice.org
"Biology: Organic Compounds - CliffsNotes." Get Homework Help with CliffsNotes Study Guides - CliffsNotes. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cliffsnotes.com
"Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry." Clinton Community College. Web. 26 Sept. 2010. http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu