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What is the typical number of carbon atoms found in fatty acids?
What is the typical number of carbon atoms found in fatty acids?
- 2-30 (correct)
- 5-25
- 7-35
- 1-15
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
- Saturated fatty acids have ringed structures while unsaturated fatty acids have linear structures
- Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds while unsaturated fatty acids have up to 6 double bonds (correct)
- Saturated fatty acids have acidic groups while unsaturated fatty acids have basic groups
- Saturated fatty acids have branched chains while unsaturated fatty acids have straight chains
What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its melting point?
What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its melting point?
- The melting point decreases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms
- The melting point is independent of the number of carbon atoms
- The melting point remains constant with an increase in the number of carbon atoms
- The melting point increases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms (correct)
What is the primary difference between animal fats and plant fats?
What is the primary difference between animal fats and plant fats?
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What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?
What is the specific gravity of fats and oils?
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What is the characteristic of waxes found in nature?
What is the characteristic of waxes found in nature?
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What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its solubility in organic solvents?
What is the relation between the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid and its solubility in organic solvents?
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What is the characteristic of oleic acid?
What is the characteristic of oleic acid?
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What is the primary difference between fats and oils?
What is the primary difference between fats and oils?
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What is the shape of fatty acid chains in animals?
What is the shape of fatty acid chains in animals?
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