M1.2. Lipids [Saturated Fatty Acids]

Question 1

Fatty Acid: Butyric Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 1

1. C3H7COOH
2. Butanoic Acid
3. Butter

Question 2

Fatty Acid: Caproic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 2

1. C5H11COOH
2. Hexanoic Acid
3. Coconut Oil

Question 3

Fatty Acid: Caprylic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 3

1. C7H15COOH
2. Octanoic Acid
3. Coconuts

Question 4

Fatty Acid: Capric Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 4

1. C9H19COOH
2. Decanoic Acid
3. Coconuts

Question 5

Fatty Acid: Lauric Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 5

1. C11H23COOH
2. Dodecanoic Acid
3. Coconuts

Question 6

Fatty Acid: Myristic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 6

1. C13H27COOH
2. Tetradecanoic Acid
3. Nutmegs

Question 7

Fatty Acid: Palmitic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 7

1. C15H31COOH
2. Hexadecanoic Acid
3. Animal Fat

Question 8

Fatty Acid: Stearic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 8

1. C17H35COOH
2. Octadecanoic Acid
3. Animal Fat

Question 9

Fatty Acid: Arachidic Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 9

1. C19H39COOH
2. Eicosanoic Acid
3. Peanuts

Question 10

Fatty Acid: Lignoceric Acid
1. Molecular Formula?
2. Systematic name?
3. Source?

Answer 10

1. C23H47COOH
2. Tetraeicosanoic Acid
3. Peanuts and Brain