Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which type of fatty acids have carbon atoms in series like 2, 4, 6?
Which type of fatty acids have carbon atoms in series like 2, 4, 6?
- Branched chain fatty acids
- Saturated fatty acids
- Odd chain fatty acids
- Even chain fatty acids (correct)
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
What is the molecular formula for saturated fatty acids?
- CH3-(CH2)n-COOH (correct)
- -CH2-CH2-CH2
- Aliphatic carboxylic acids
- R-COOH
Where are odd chain fatty acids commonly found?
Where are odd chain fatty acids commonly found?
- Milk
- Ester linkage in lipids
- Human body
- Microbial cell walls (correct)
Which type of fatty acids have a hydrocarbon chain with no double bonds?
Which type of fatty acids have a hydrocarbon chain with no double bonds?
What is the nature of free fatty acids formed in the human body during metabolism?
What is the nature of free fatty acids formed in the human body during metabolism?
What is the common feature of even carbon acids?
What is the common feature of even carbon acids?
Which system is widely used by nutritionists to designate the position of double bonds in fatty acids?
Which system is widely used by nutritionists to designate the position of double bonds in fatty acids?
How are monoenoic or monounsaturated fatty acids characterized?
How are monoenoic or monounsaturated fatty acids characterized?
What naming system represents the position of a double bond between carbon atoms 9 and 10 in a C 18 fatty acid?
What naming system represents the position of a double bond between carbon atoms 9 and 10 in a C 18 fatty acid?
What is the common feature of essential fatty acids?
What is the common feature of essential fatty acids?
Study Notes
Fatty Acids
- Omega-3 fatty acids have carbon atoms in series like 2, 4, 6.
Saturated Fatty Acids
- The molecular formula for saturated fatty acids is CnH2n+2.
- Saturated fatty acids have a hydrocarbon chain with no double bonds.
Odd Chain Fatty Acids
- Odd chain fatty acids are commonly found in ruminant fat and some microbial lipids.
Free Fatty Acids
- Free fatty acids formed in the human body during metabolism are acidic in nature.
Even Carbon Acids
- The common feature of even carbon acids is that they have an even number of carbon atoms.
Designating Double Bonds
- The Δ (delta) system is widely used by nutritionists to designate the position of double bonds in fatty acids.
Monoenoic Fatty Acids
- Monoenoic or monounsaturated fatty acids are characterized by having a single double bond in their hydrocarbon chain.
Naming System for Fatty Acids
- The Δ (delta) naming system represents the position of a double bond between carbon atoms 9 and 10 in a C18 fatty acid as Δ⁹.
Essential Fatty Acids
- The common feature of essential fatty acids is that they cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through the diet.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Learn about derived lipids which are the products obtained after the hydrolysis of simple and compound lipids, including fatty acids, alcohols, steroids, cholesterol, lipid-soluble vitamins, hormones, and ketone bodies. Understand the characteristics and components of these derived lipids.
