Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of carbon atoms present in linolenic acid should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
All the atoms have single bonds between them, making the lipid saturated fatty acid in which no more hydrogen is added. The fatty acid is straight when there is no double bond as they are packed closely together. Conversely, unsaturated fatty acids are those having a double bond between one or more carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of carbon atoms present in palmitic acid should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
All the atoms have single bonds between them, making the lipid saturated fatty acid in which no more hydrogen is added. The fatty acid is straight when there is no double bond as they are packed closely together. Conversely, unsaturated fatty acids are those having a double bond between one or more carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain.
Interpretation:
The number of carbon atoms in stearic acid should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
All the atoms have single bonds between them, making the lipid saturated fatty acid in which no more hydrogen is added. The fatty acid is straight when there is no double bond as they are packed closely together. Conversely, unsaturated fatty acids are those having a double bond between one or more carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain.
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