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What is the main transport form of fatty acids in the plasma?
What is the main transport form of fatty acids in the plasma?
What is the range of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chains of fatty acids?
What is the range of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chains of fatty acids?
How are fatty acids usually abbreviated based on their chain length and number of double bonds?
How are fatty acids usually abbreviated based on their chain length and number of double bonds?
What type of fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in their chain?
What type of fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in their chain?
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Where are triglycerides transported from after being hydrolyzed?
Where are triglycerides transported from after being hydrolyzed?
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Study Notes
Fatty Acid Transport and Structure
- Fatty acids are primarily transported in the plasma by binding to serum albumin.
- The hydrocarbon chains of fatty acids typically range from 4 to 36 carbon atoms.
- Fatty acids are abbreviated by their chain length and number of double bonds, for example, C18:2 indicates an 18-carbon fatty acid with 2 double bonds.
- Unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains, which can either be monounsaturated (one double bond) or polyunsaturated (multiple double bonds).
Triglyceride Transport
- After being hydrolyzed, triglycerides are transported from adipose tissue to the bloodstream, where they can be utilized for energy or other metabolic processes.
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Test your knowledge of fatty acids and their role in metabolism with this quiz. Explore the transport of fatty acids and triglycerides, their storage in tissues, and their fundamental chemical structure.
