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Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids is part of a healthy diet and helps people maintain their health.
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What are the monomers of triglyceride?
1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids so the monomers basically are glycerol and fatty acids
Are essential fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Yes, and also monounsaturated fatty acids. The saturated fat is the bad fat.
What group of organic compounds contain fatty acids?
Fatty acids contain carboxyl groups. The functional group of fatty acids is -COOH. There are 2 types of fatty acids called saturated and non saturated.
How do you separate amino acids from fatty acids?
Amino acids are soluble in water and fatty acids are not.
Where does synthesis of fatty acids occur?
The synthesis of the fatty acids occurs in the cytosol.
Is beef a good source of polyunsaturated omega 3 fatty acids?
Only if it is organic grass fed beef. Most of that stuff you get from the feed lots has higher saturated fats and poor Omega3/Omega6 fatty acid ratios.
What is the purpose of fatty acids to the body?
They combine with glycerols to make lipids
What is the most common building blocks of lipids?
Fatty acids and glycerol
Distinguish between saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids?
There is no difference between saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids. If you meant saturated fatty acids and UNsaturated fatty acids, then the unsaturated ones are the ones with double (or, theoretically, triple) bonds in the carbon chain.
What are unsaturated fatty acids?
Unsaturated fatty acids are fatty acids that have double bonds in their long carbon chains.
What are the benefits of Omega3 acids in the body?
In order for the body to function properly Omega3 acids must be included in the diet. Research has shown that Omega3 acids in the body helps lower triglycerides and reduce blood pressure, It is also associated with many other health benefits such as protection against heart disease and stroke. Another benefit of Omega 3 is that it reduces inflammation which is a key component in asthma.
What are the monomers of triglyceride?
1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids so the monomers basically are glycerol and fatty acids
What are components of fats?
Fat is made up of fatty acids and glycerol. A triglyceride is formed when a glycerol forms with three fatty acids.
Are essential fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Yes, and also monounsaturated fatty acids. The saturated fat is the bad fat.
Is fatty acids a disaccharide?
No. Fatty acids are lipids. Disaccharides are carbohydrates.
What are the two essential fatty acids are?
Mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
What is sterified fatty acids?
Fatty acids can be sterified to a glycerol molecule.
