"Lipases are enzymes that are involved in the breakdown of lipids, such as triglycerides"
Suggest what effect the breakdown of triglycerides could have on the pH of a reaction mixture.
Can someone explain this? The mark scheme says it causes a drop but I don't understand how though
Spoiler
A triglyceride is made up of one molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids attached. If the triglyceride is hydrolysed, the fatty acids will cause the pH to drop (become more acidic, become more minus, raise the concentration of Hydrogen ions) when they are released.
A triglyceride is made up of one molecule of glycerol with three fatty acids attached. If the triglyceride is hydrolysed, the fatty acids will cause the pH to drop (become more acidic, become more minus, raise the concentration of Hydrogen ions) when they are released.