Glycerides Fatty acid esters of the triol glycerol Tryglycerides are the most common glycerides and they are used for long-term energy storage in plants and animals. Fats Solid at room temperature. Most are derived from mammals. ·Oils Liquid at room temperature. Most are derived from plants or cold-blooded animals. Chapter 25 6 Chapter 25 6 Glycerides ▪ Fatty acid esters of the triol glycerol. ▪ Tryglycerides are the most common glycerides and they are used for long-term energy storage in plants and animals. ▪ Fats ▪ Solid at room temperature. ▪ Most are derived from mammals. ▪ Oils ▪ Liquid at room temperature. ▪ Most are derived from plants or cold-blooded animals