Wax

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit together the right pieces of a puzzle to form a complete picture. In a similar way, a wax is formed when a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol come together like puzzle pieces to create a simple lipid. Just as each puzzle piece has a specific place that locks perfectly into another, the fatty acid and alcohol are designed to fit together through a chemical bond, creating the stable structure we recognize as wax.