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The carbon chain that makes up part of a lipid is called a?
The carbon chain that makes up part of a lipid is called a fatty acid. A fatty acid chain is a chain of carbon-hydrogen bonds in which there is an even number of carbon molecules.
Is cream of tartar an acid?
yes, that is why it makes you a fatty!
How do stitches dissolve?
They are coated with a type of fatty acid which when it becomes wet, causes it to dissolve. Since the tissues are moist, the fatty acid makes the suture dissolve.
Which part of a fatty acid is hydrophobic?
the tail ( carbon hydrogen only part) the COOH part that makes it an acid does engage in hydrogen bonding.
Is olive oil an essential fatty acid?
No, it's not a fatty acid or essential fatty acid.
What fatty acid is found in coconut oil?
Coconut oil is predominantly composed of medium-chain fatty acids, particularly lauric acid, which makes up about 47% of its fatty acid content. Lauric acid is notable for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. In addition to lauric acid, coconut oil also contains other medium-chain fatty acids like caprylic and capric acid, which contribute to its health benefits.
What type of bond makes a saturated fat into an unsaturated fat?
An unsaturated fat is a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain.Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between the carbon atoms of the fatty acid chain and are thus fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.(Wikipedia)
What type of fatty acid is a propanoic acid?
Propionic acis is not a fatty acid.
What makes a fatty acid an acid?
generally they do not react as acids do not want to react with other acids but if they were to react the stronger acid would attach the fatty acids hydoxide that is part of the carboxyl group.
If you isolate a fatty acid with one double bond you know the fatty acid is a?
A monounsaturated fat
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.
What is volatile fatty acid number?
No one fatty acid is volatile.
