Precursor Lipids Flashcards

1
Q

What is the chemistry of free fatty acids?

A
  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Carboxylic acid
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2
Q

Naturally occurring free fatty acids have what number of carbons?

A

Even number

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3
Q

Define saturated fatty acids

A

Single bond

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4
Q

Define unsaturated fatty acids

A

1+ double bond

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5
Q

Naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids are in which configurations?

A

Cis

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