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Problem 9.150EP: As the lipid content of a plasma lipoprotein increases, does its density increase or decrease?
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Explain the structure palmitoleic acid ?
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Palmitoleic acid is an essential fatty acid for pharmaceutical use. It is postulated to have anti-thrombotic properties that can help deter stroke). It is actually primarily derived from Macadamia oil (Macadamia integrifolia), which contains 17% Palmitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid (16 carbon atoms) was noticed first in 1854 by Hofstädter P.G. in sperm whale oil and named physetoleic acid.
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