Based on the structures shown above, (a) Identify one property of all fatty acids. (b) Describe one of the functions of fatty acids in living systems. (c) Explain how the reorientation of the hydrogen atom as shown in the image allow fatty acids to l enser and lid at room temperature
Nucleotides
It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.
Fatty acids is an carboxylic acid with an aliphatic chain, which can be saturated or unsaturated.
*Natural fatty acids will consist of unbranched chain of even number of carbon atoms which range from 4 to 28.
*Fatty acids are the component of lipids but in other organisms are not found as triglycerides and phospholipids and cholesteryl esters.
* Examples of fatty acids are Linolenic acid and stearic acid oleic acid and linoleic acid.
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