Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Delta ∆
A
– Count from carboxyl end
* Ex) 18:2 ∆9,12
* Location of all double bonds
2
Q
Omega ω
A
– Count from methyl end (ω-carbon)
* Ex) 18:2 ω-6 or 18:2 n-6
* Double bonds are 3 carbons apart
3
Q
Genevan system
A
– Saturated end in –anoic
* Ex) Octanoic acid
– Unsaturated end in –enoic
* Ex) Octadecenoic acid
4
Q
Ends in -anoic
A
Saturated
5
Q
Ends in -enoic
A
Unsaturated
6
Q
Cis fatty acids (naturally occurring)
A
Acyl Chains on same side of double bond
Oleic Acid
7
Q
Trans fatty acids
A
Acyl chains on opposite sides of double bond
Elaidic Acid
8
Q
Fatty acid properties are dependent on ____
A
chain length & degree of unsaturation
9
Q
↑ Chain Length =
A
↑ Melting Point
10
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