Common Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Oleic Acid
A
18 C’s, 1 double bond at C9
2
Q
Linoleic Acid
A
18 C’s, 2 cis double bonds at C9 and C12; omega 6
3
Q
Alpha-linolenic acid
A
18 C’s, 3 cis double bonds at C9, C12, and C15; omega 3
4
Q
Arachidonic Acid
A
20 C’s, 4 cis double bonds at C5, C8, C11, C14; omega 6
