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Neither. Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid are members of the fatty acid families. Both are polyunsaturated, and can beused as a source of energy, and are stored in fat tissue. Because they are essential, both linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid are required in the diet.
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What is the difference between a hydrocarbon and a fatty acid?
The difference between a hydrocarbon and a fatty acid is that a fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid head.
Define fatty acid?
In chemistry, especially biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic tail (chain), which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have a chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. Fatty acids are usually derived from triglycerides orphospholipids. When they are not attached to other molecules, they are known as "free" fatty acids.
What are tryglisorides?
Triglycerides are molecules made from three molecules, usually fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule. They are more often known as lipids, or fats. A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long alkyl group.
What are the products of the acid catalyzed hydolysis of a fat?
Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down a compound with the action of water. The products of the acid catalyzed hydrolysis of a fat are fatty acids and glycerol.
Formula for fat?
Depends which fat, there are many different compounds that are considered fatty acids. All contain an even number of carbons and a carboxyllic acid terminus. There are also 3 categories for these fats, saturated fatty acids, MUFAs (mono-unsaturated fatty acids), and PUFAs (poly-unsaturated fatty acids). A small 16-chain fatty acid which is completely saturated would look like this: CH3(CH2)14COOH Or C16H32O2
Is pantothenic acid a mineral?
No, Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin and not a mineral.
What vitamin or mineral protects fatty acids from oxidation?
vitamin e
Is pantothenic a mineral?
No, Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin and not a mineral.
Is pantothenic acid a vitamin or a mineral?
Pantothenic Acid is a vitamin. It is commonly known as Vitamin B5.
Is hydrochloric acid a fatty acid?
No, hydrochloric acid is not a fatty acid.It is a mineral acid. A fatty acid is that acid which has carboxyllic group attached to a long aliphatic chain. The aliphatic chain may or may not be saturated.
Why is there no vitamin F?
The combination of linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid (essential fatty acids) is often refered to as Vitamin F
What b complex vitamin is included in the metabolism of fatty acids?
pantothenic acid
Is glycerol a vitamin or mineral?
Its neither a vitamin or a mineral. Glycerol is normally chemically combined with fatty acids to form fats. The body either uses it to make more fats or metabolizes it for energy.
What is an acid from grapefruits and oranges?
Citric acid, Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), amino acids, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
How many vitamins and minerals are in tuna?
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Selenium, Omega 3 fatty acids, Protein, Potassium Vitamin B and Mercury!!
Is riboflavin a vitamin or mineral?
Riboflavin Is A Mineral, Not A Vitamin
Which food contain vitamin A all B vitamin esecially B6 B12 folic acid and biotin vitamin C vitamin E copper iron zink iodine silica Essential fatty acids protein?
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