Molecules {emulsifier}, with polar and non-polar ends, can bind non-polar end to fat molecule and dissolve polar end in water {emulsification}|, to make micelles.
Acetyl-CoA added to another acetyl-CoA makes carboxylic acid, and then fatty-acid chain adds two-carbon acetyl-CoA {fatty-acid synthesis}. Cytoplasm has fatty-acid synthesis.
Air oxidizes fats {rancid}|.
Strong hydroxide can break triglyceride into glycerol and fatty-acid salts, both of which can dissolve in water {saponification}|.
5-Chemistry-Biochemistry-Lipid
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