Fatty acid Flashcards
1
Q
What are fatty acids made of?
A
A chain of carbons with hydrogens attached
A carboxyl end
A methyl end
2
Q
Give the structure for a fatty acid
A
.......O H H H H ........||....|.. | ..| ..| HO-C-C-C-C-C-H ..............|...|...|...| .............H H H H
3
Q
Where is the double bond present in a fatty acid?
A
Between the C and the O in the carboxyl end
4
Q
Give the structure of the carboxyl end of a fatty acid
A
…….O
……||
HO-C-
5
Q
Give the structure of the methyl end of a fatty acid
A
.H | -C-H | H
6
Q
What is the chemical formula for the carboxyl end of a fatty acid
A
COOH
7
Q
What is the chemical formula for the methyl end of a fatty acid
A
CH3
8
Q
Classify fatty acids
A
Saturated fatty acids
Monosaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
