Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134641621
Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

(a) Interpretation:

The structure of Cis-9-Dodecenoic acid should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

The cis-9-dodecenoic acid is an isomer of a 9-dodecenoic acid having a cis configuration. The linear chain of this fatty acid consists of 12 carbons, with the terminal ends having a carboxyl group.

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The fatty acid Cis-9-Dodecenoic acid having 12 carbon chain and a cis configuration is depicted in the figure given below:

Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Interpretation Introduction

(b) Interpretation:

The structure of 18:1cΔ11 should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

The 18:1cΔ11 fatty acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid, in this the number 18 depicts the number of carbon atoms in the linear chain, 1 represents a single unsaturation site, cΔ11 represents the presence of unsaturation at the 11th carbon.

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The fatty acid 18:1cΔ11 having 18 carbon chain and with an unsaturation on the 11th carbon is depicted in the figure given below:

Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

Interpretation Introduction

(c) Interpretation:

The structure of a saturated fatty acid that should melt below 300C should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

The fatty acids having a lighter chain tends to melt at a lower temperature. Increase in the number of carbons increases the melting point of the fatty acids. The n-octanoic acid is well known to melt at a temperature of 16-170C.

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The structure of n-octanoic acid having a melting point 16-170C is depicted in the figure given below:

Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition), Chapter 10, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

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