Chapter 2, Problem 3SA

Summary Introduction

To answer:

The differences between saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Introduction:

Lipids are insoluble in water and are soluble in non-polar solvents. The main function of lipids is to store energy; they act as the structural components of the cell membranes. Fatty acid is a lipid and it is classified as saturated or unsaturated, based on the presence or absence of the double bond. Unsaturated fatty acids are further classified as mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids.