Brooklyn College
City University of New York

Science at a Distance

topic

Biological Energy

This Bio-Module requires the use of the text book "Exploring Life" by Professor John Blamire.

The Words of Science

fatty acid

An organic molecule consisting of a hydrocarbon chain joined to a molecule of glycerol; the basic units of fats, oils and lipids.
From an Olde English word foett, meaning enriched or fattened.


Words of Science