Chapter 19, Problem 19.30EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The total number of functional groups present in a triacylglycerol in which all fatty acid residues present come from monounsaturated fatty acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Triacylglycerol is produced by the reaction of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.  The three hydroxyl groups of glycerol get esterified on reaction with fatty acids.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of different kinds of functional groups present in a triacylglycerol in which all fatty acid residues present come from monounsaturated fatty acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Triacylglycerol is produced by the reaction of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.  The three hydroxyl groups of glycerol get esterified on reaction with fatty acids.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The names for the functional groups present in a triacylglycerol in which all fatty acid residues present come from monounsaturated fatty acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Triacylglycerol is produced by the reaction of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.  The three hydroxyl groups of glycerol get esterified on reaction with fatty acids.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of subunit linkages present in a triacylglycerol in which all fatty acid residues present come from monounsaturated fatty acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Triacylglycerol is produced by the reaction of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.  The three hydroxyl groups of glycerol get esterified on reaction with fatty acids.