Saturated fatty acids

Question 1

What does it mean to be fully saturated?

Answer 1

All the carbon atoms in a saturated fatty acid have their full quota of hydrogens

Question 2

How many double bonds are present between the carbon atoms of a saturated fatty acid?

Answer 2

There are no double bonds present

Question 3

Saturated fatty acids usually take what form at room temperature?

Answer 3

They are usually solid

Question 4

What is the source of most saturated fatty acids?

Answer 4

Animal sources

Question 5

What effect do saturated fatty acids have on human health?

Answer 5

Saturated fatty acids contribute to the build up of cholesterol on the arteries

Question 6

Do saturated fatty acids have a high or low melting point?

Answer 6

High melting point

Question 7

List two types of saturated fatty acids and their sources

Answer 7

Butyric acid in butter

Stearic acid in meat

Question 8

What is the structure of a saturated acid?

Answer 8

.......O  H H H H    
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HO-C-C-C-C-C-H
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           H  H H H

Question 9

Write a note on saturated fat

7 points

Answer 9

Mainly come from animal sources

High melting point

Their carbons have their full quota of hydrogens

There are no double bonds present between the carbon atoms

Generally solid at room temperature

Contribute to the build up of cholesterol on the arteries

Examples = Butyric acid in butter and stearic acid in meat