Chapter 23, Problem 104A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of fish which has the most omega fatty acids needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Although lipids are not polymers, many lipids have a major building block in common. This building block is the fatty acid, a long chain carboxylic acid. Omega fatty acids have many benefits regarding health. This fatty acid is commonly found in fish and other seafood, nuts, etc.

Answer to Problem 104A

Supermarket samples have most organic omega fatty acids.

Explanation of Solution

The given graph is as follow:

The graph representing the fatty acid concentration v/s percent lipids shows the percent of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids compared to the total amount of lipids in the samples. In the graph, it is clear that circles represent omega 6 acids and triangles represent omega-3-acids. The red coloured triangles and circles representing supermarket samples are present at high values on the Y-axis. Hence, supermarket samples have most omega fatty acid.

Conclusion

Omega fatty acids are good for health.