3 Questions
Which group of macromolecules is often used to store energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the oxidation state of the carbon in the fatty acid tail?
Variable
How does the oxidation state of the carbon in the fatty acid tail compare with the oxidation state of the carbon in carbohydrates?
The carbon in fatty acids is more oxidized
Study Notes
Energy Storage
- Lipids are the group of macromolecules often used to store energy.
Oxidation State of Carbon
- The oxidation state of the carbon in the fatty acid tail is highly reduced.
- In comparison, the oxidation state of the carbon in carbohydrates is more oxidized than in the fatty acid tail.
Test your knowledge of oxidation states in fatty acids and carbohydrates. This quiz will challenge you to compare the oxidation state of carbon in the fatty acid tail to that in carbohydrates. Find out how well you understand these macromolecules.
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