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Why do oils contain fatty acids?

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Liquid fats called oils contain?

it contains mostly unsaturated fatty acids it contains mostly unsaturated fatty acids


What molecules are the building blocks of fats?

All lipids (fats, oils and waxes) contain fatty acids attached to glycerol.


Are oils saturated or unsaturated?

Oils contain both unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. See Related Links. Most oils are lower in saturated fatty acids than some solid shortenings or animal fats - except for the tropical oils.


What is the monomer of waxes?

fats and oils monomer is triglyceridesphospholipids are diacylgceridesWaxes contain fatty acids, attached to long-chain alcohols


What type of fatty acids make up oils?

The type of fatty acids that make up oils are known as saturated fatty acids. They are usually derived from hydrolysis of the natural fats and oils.


What are medium-chain triglycerides?

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a special class of fatty acids. Normal fats and oils contain long-chain fatty acids (LCTs). Compared to these fatty acids, MCTs are much shorter in length.


What are animal fats and vegetable oils made up of?

Both are medium to long chain fatty acids. Fats whether from animal or plant origins are more saturated than oils, resulting in a higher melting point. Animal fats and oils usually contain some cholesterol, vegetable fats and oils never contain any cholesterol.Fatty acids are hydrocarbon chain molecules with a carboxylic acid group replacing the hydrogen atom at one end of the molecule.


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.


Are fatty acids fats and oils water soluble?

no


How are omega-6 fatty acids taken?

Omega-6 fatty acids may be consumed either as linoleic acid in oils that contain high levels of linoleic acid, or in the converted form, GLA, in dietary supplements.


Why are cis fatty acids rearranged to trans fatty acids in the process of partial hydrogenation?

CIS fatty acids are the most common form. They rearrange to form trans fatty acids during the hydrogenation of edible oils.


What oils are healthier to cook in?

oils containing unsaturated fatty acids are adible ones......