Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Having too much or too little fat can lead to what type of health
A
Poor
2
Q
Fatty acids always have what type of carbons
A
An even number
3
Q
Triglycerides consist of what?
A
Glycerin and 3 fatty acids
4
Q
Unsaturated fats are called such because?
A
They have a double bond
5
Q
Double bonds?
A
Nearest the methyl end of the carbon chain
6
Q
What does the omega number represent
A
Location of the closest double bond methyl end
7
Q
Which fatty acid tends to be solid at room temperature?
A
Saturated
