Why are the carbon atoms of fatty acids more reduced than those in proteins or carbohydrates? Please explain.

Q: Using the table of fatty acids, draw the condensed structure an unsaturated triglyceride.

A: we have to draw the condensed structure of an unsaturated triglyceride

Q: How would you describe the fat molecule pictured? Oomega-3 unsaturated fat Oomega-6 unsaturated fat…

A: Saturated fat molecule have all single bonds and no double bonds are present. So the given molecule…

Q: Using the table of fatty acids, draw the SKELETAL structure of an unsaturated triglyceride.

A: We have to draw the structure of an unsaturated triglyceride

Q: Explain why fats contain more kcal than carbohydrates. Please include information about the…

A: Fats have more energy than carbohydrates and proteins. This is because of the oxidation rate of the…

Q: Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fatty acids are often liquid.…

A: Choice A and Choice C actually refer to unsaturated fatty acids as they have more double bonds and…

Q: Which is true about fatty acids? They are a category of carboxylic acids and represent a specific…

A: Fatty acids are building blocks of the fats in our bodies. They are important component of lipids in…

Q: Explain why triacylglycerides are more efficient at energy storage (~ 9 Calories/g) compared to the…

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Q: Explain why the human body preferentially stores fat over carbohydrate for long term energy use

A: Carbohydrate and fats are very important part of the human diet. They provide energy to the body and…

Q: Describe why it’s important to realize that foods are a mixture of many nutrients and that no…

A: Food and nutrition are the way that we get fuel, providing energy for our bodies. We need to replace…

Q: Excess glucose in the body is stored as none of these options monosaccharides O proteins O amino…

A: When the body doesn't need to use the glucose for energy, it store in the liver or muscles. Glucose…

Q: Draw 2 fatty acids and a triglyceride. C5H1002   saturated     C5H802 unsaturated      C5H10O2

A: Fatty acids  consist of carboxylic groups.The carboxylic group consists of COOH.The term saturated…

Vitamins and Coenzymes

A class of organic compounds needed in the human body for normal activities is known as vitamins. They are characterized into two parts depending upon their solubility in water. They can act as coenzymes, cofactors, or prosthetic groups for enzymes.