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In terms of diet, unsaturated fatty acids are considered 'better' because they have a bend in their chains that makes them difficult to stack in the cell membranes. To correct this, the cells put a molecule of cholesterol in the cell membrane as a "shim" to make the lipid bilayer more stable. Because unsaturated fatty acids cause the cells to consume and utilize more cholesterol, they help to reduce the amount of circulating cholesterol which then reduces the risks for Heart disease.
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Are fatty acids saturated or unsaturated?
Fatty acids can be either saturated or unsaturated. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.
Are saturated fatty acid good for the body?
No, unsaturated fatty acids are good for body. (PUFA is every better, poly unsaturated fatty acids)
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.
Why are saturated fatty acids better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell?
Unsaturated fatty acids are better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell. This is because unsaturated fats are more porous.
What is the difference between a saturated an a unsaturated fatty acid?
Unsaturated fatty acids have double bond or triple bonds, whereas saturated fatty acids do not.
Why is beef fat a solid at room temperature?
This is because it contains more saturated fatty acids then unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids have a higher melting point then unsaturated fatty acids.
What determines whether a fatty acid is saturated or unsaturated?
The presence of double bonds in the carbon chain of a fatty acid determines whether it is saturated or unsaturated. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.
Unsaturated fatty acids that have changed to saturated fatty acids are called?
Hydrogenated fatty acids.
What is a distinguished characteristic of a saturated fatty acids?
Saturated fatty acids do not have double bonds between carbon atoms and unsaturated.
What causes unsaturated fatty acids to have a different shape than saturated fatty acids?
The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids is the presence of double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds in their carbon chains, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds. This structural difference affects their physical properties and health implications.
How can you tell the difference between an unsaturated fatty acid and a saturated fatty acid?
One way to distinguish between unsaturated and saturated fatty acids is by looking at their chemical structure. Unsaturated fatty acids have double bonds in their carbon chain, while saturated fatty acids have single bonds. This difference affects their physical properties and health effects.
