10 Questions
What is the common structure shared by unsaturated fatty acids?
Long alkyl chain with one or more double bonds and a terminal carboxyl group
Which type of fatty acids contain only one double bond?
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Which fatty acid is the most abundant unsaturated fatty acid in human beings?
Oleic acid
Which fatty acid serves as a precursor for ω 6 arachidonic acid?
Linoleic acid
How many double bonds does ω 3 fatty acid Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) have?
Five
From which common polyunsaturated fatty acid is γ Linolenic acid derived?
Linoleic acid
What is the structural difference between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids?
The number of double bonds in the alkyl chain
What distinguishes omega-3 fatty acids from omega-6 fatty acids?
The position of the double bonds
What role does arachidonic acid play in biosynthesis?
It serves as a precursor molecule in the biosynthesis of eicosanoids
How many carbon atoms does Docasahexaenoic Acid (DHA) contain?
22 carbon atoms
Test your knowledge about the structure and properties of unsaturated fatty acids, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Learn about the alkyl chain, double bonds, and terminal carboxyl group in these essential biomolecules.
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