Chapter 1, Problem 49FB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The given blank space in the statement, “The biologically active form of a fatty acid is the thioester of__________”.

Introduction:

Fatty acids are made up of a hydrocarbon chain (R)and a carboxyl group (–COOH). These generally contain an even number of carbon atoms. Fatty acids are components of lipids. In physiological conditions, the carboxyl group of fatty acid exists in an ionized state (R-COO^–).