Lipids Part 1: TAGs, Fatty Acids, and Terpenes

The video explores lipids, including fats, oils, and steroids, highlighting their non-polar nature and energy storage role. It delves into triacylglycerols, fatty acids, and the impact of saturation on melting points. The formation of soap micelles for cleaning is explained, followed by an introduction to terpenes and terpenoids, emphasizing their structure and occurrence in nature.

Discuss the energy storage role of fats compared to carbohydrates.

How do soap molecules work in cleaning?

What are terpenes and terpenoids, and how do they differ?