49. What do you understand by saturated and unsaturated fatty acids? Give their characteristics and example of each.

Q: Partial hydrogenation can result in the formation of   a.  omega ω-3 fatty acids b. omega ω-6…

A: d. Trans double bonds

Q: Classify the following lipid: O Non-Saponifiable, solid phospholipid composed of essential fatty…

A: Lipids: These are organic compounds, composed of fats and oil.

Q: Write the structures of saturated andunsaturated fatty acids.

A: In biochemistry, fatty acids are the class of molecules with long aliphatic chain and a carboxylic…

Q: What is the molecular difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

A: Unsaturated fatty acids are good for health while saturated fatty acids are not since It increases…

Q: Which of the following triglycerides is most likely to be a fat?   a. one that contains…

A: Given options,  a. one that contains short-chain, saturated fatty acids  b. one that contains…

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A: We have to predict the octadecanoic acid .

Q: Palmitic acid is a(n) _____ fatty acid. a. monounsaturated b. waxy c. saturated d. polyunsaturated

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Q: to which class of lipid does the following molecule belong? a) triacylglycerol b) steroid c)…

A: Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and…

Q: What is the relationship between degree of unsaturation and melting point for fatty acids?

A: The degree of unsaturation is defined as the number of double bonds, as the number of double bonds…

Q: How many triacylglycerols can be prepared from three different fatty acids? Draw all possible…

A: The molecular structure of triacylglycerol consists of glycerol nucleus which is esterified with…

Q: 1. Define and give, at least, two examples for the different classes of lipids. Draw their…

A: Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first 3. Please resubmit the question and…

Q: What is the structural formula of glycerol? To which organic function do these molecules belong?

A: Glycerol is the organic compound with the poly alcoholic groups. It is a viscous colorless liquid…

Q: Compared to saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids have: a). lower melting points b).…

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Q: Which is true about fatty acids? They are a category of carboxylic acids and represent a specific…

A: Fatty acids are building blocks of the fats in our bodies. They are important component of lipids in…

Q: aw the structure of an optically active triglyceride

A: The compound that is formed of glycerol and three fatty acids is called triglyceride.

Q: Is safflower oil considered a triacylglycerol or fatty acid?

A: Safflower oil is a popular cooking oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acid

Q: These types of fatty acids lower blood chloesterol O Saturated O Monounsaturated Trans O…

A: Blood cholesterol levels are increased by the trans and saturated fatty acids.

Q: List three features of this fatty acid structure that are not commonly found in human fatty acids.…

A: The main features of common human fatty acids are follows------------------------------- Fatty acid…

Q: Draw the structure of an example of each of the following types of lipids:(a) a saturated fat (b) a…

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Q: Fatty acids are classified as saturated or unsaturated, depending on their structure. Both types of…

A: A saturated compound does not contain any multiple bond between any two carbon atoms. It has only…

Q: Given fatty acids with the following characteristics: B= 18:2 A= 18:0 C = 16:0 D= 18:1 %3D What is…

A: Melting point is imversly proportional to number of carbons and double bond . Here 18:2 means this…

Q: Identify the polar and nonpolar regions in the following fatty acid: HO Is the fatty acid saturated…

A: We have structure of fatty acid. We have to predict polar and non polar part in fatty acid, also…

Q: In monounsaturated fatty acids, the presence of a double bond is usually found at the position…

A: Fatty acid can be saturated , mono-unsaturated or poly-unsaturated.  Saturated fatty acids doesn't…

Q: What do you mean by Furanoses ?

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Q: 48. Classify each of the following fatty acids' groups as saturated or unsaturated. Which would form…

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Q: Why do animals that live in cold climates tend to have higher percentages of polyunsaturated fatty…

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Q: Why might some food companies find it economically advantageous to advertise their products (such as…

A: Polyunsaturated fatty acids, Mono unsaturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids are the part of…

Q: Double bonds are reactive, but it does not mean every unsaturated fatty acid is also reactive…

A: Answer -  unsaturated fatty acid - Unsaturated fatty acids — Unsaturated fatty acids have one or…

Q: Explain the difference, both in terms of structure and in terms of properties, between a saturated…

A: Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long, unbranched hydrocarbon chain. Saturated fatty acids have…

Q: Indicate whether each statement is true or false: (a) Trans fats are saturated. (b) Fatty acids are…

A: Given statements are : Trans fat are saturated. Fatty acids are long-chain carboxylic acids.…

Q: Does coconut oil have a relatively of low melting point? Explain. Write the saponification equation…

A: ✓Fats and oils are called triglycerides because they are esters composed of three fatty acid units…

Q: Provide an explanation for the fact that most of the body’s fatty acids are 16 or 18 carbons long.

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Q: Discuss the process of hydrogenation used to prevent spoilage of oils containing fatty acids and…

A: The hydrogenation process is the process in which hydrogen is added to the oils containing fatty…

Q: In what process are unsaturated fats made saturated?

A: The physical state of unsaturated fats is liquid at room temperature where as that of saturated fats…

Q: Identify TWO lipids that are likely to be liquids at room temperature

A: The lipids given are,

Q: (d) Why are omega-3 fatty acids called essential fatty acids? Provide the structure of any such…

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Q: For a 16-carbon fatty acid, how many double bonds does the highest boiling point have?

A: Palmitoleic acid is a fatty acid that contains 16 Carbon atoms.

Q: 5. The melting point of a fatty acid is determined by in the fatty acid. a. the number of double…

A: For determining the melting point of any fatty acids, both the number of Carbons and double bonds is…

Q: Explain why the melting points of unsaturated fatty acids are lower than those of saturated fatty…

A: Melting point of a system depends on how efficiently that system is packed. More closer the packing…

Q: What are the characteristics of these fatty acids?

A: A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or…

Q: Explain the Fatty Acid Composition ?

A: Given: Explain the Fatty Acid Composition

Q: Indicate by structural formulas how iodine may add on to an unsaturated fatty acid.

A: Unsaturated fatty acid are the long chain fatty acids having double bond in them iodine will add up…

Q: Explain Fatty Acids ?

A: Organic acid functional group can be represented as follows  -COOH  Alkyl carboxylic acids are…

Q: Generally speaking, are fatty acid molecules polar or nonpolar or both? What type of forces hold…

A: Fatty acids consist of long hydrocarbon chain attached to carboxyl group.  Fatty acids are the…

Q: Explain the difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Give an…

A: Fatty acids are long aliphatic hydrocarbon chain containing carboxylic acids. These are classified…

Q: Examine the follwoing structure Which number in the diagram represents the glycerol backbone of…

A: The given structure is shown below:

Q: What are the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?

A: Saturated fat has zero degree of unsaturation and unsaturated fat has non zero value of degree of…