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An omega-3 fatty acid has its first double bond on the?

The first double bond is between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl (CH3) end of the fatty acid molecule.


What type of fatty acid has double bonds?

The two basic types of fatty acids are saturated and unsaturated. A fatty acid consists of a hydrocarbon chain and a carboxyl group: CH3(CH2)nCOOH Saturated fatty acids have only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain ie the molecule is "saturated" with hydrogen atoms and no more can be added. Unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds between the carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain. Fatty acids with a single double bond are called monounsaturated. Fatty acids with two or more double bonds are called polyunsaturated. See:http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/F/Fats.html


When a fatty acid has a double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end what type of fatty acid is it considered?

It is considered an omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that are important for overall health, and they are commonly found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in reducing inflammation in the body and supporting heart health.


What is the structure of a triglyceride, with one fatty acid bound to a glycerol backbone?

A triglyceride with one fatty acid bound to a glycerol backbone has a structure where the fatty acid is attached to one of the three hydroxyl groups on the glycerol molecule. This forms an ester bond between the fatty acid and the glycerol, creating a molecule with a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid chain attached.


What is a fat that has one double bond between carbon atoms?

Those fatty acids which have several double bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids, for e.g, palmitoleic acid is of 16 carbon and contain one double bond at 9th position, Linoleic acid is consist of 18 carbon and have two double bond at 9th and 12th position respectively. Another is Arachidonic acid which is 20 carbon long and contain 4 double bonds on 5,8,11,14 position Unsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temprature, and are loosley packed as compare to saturated fatty acids.

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If you isolate a fatty acid with one double bond you know the fatty acid is a?

A monounsaturated fat


A fatty acid that contains a chain of 10 carbons and one double bond is termed a?

A fatty acid that contains a chain of 10 carbons and one double bond is termed monounsaturated, medium chain fatty acid. The process of adding hydrogen too an unsaturated fatty acid and creating a more solid fat is called hydrogenation.


What typre of bond is oleic acid?

Oleic acid is a type of fatty acid that contains a C-C double bond, making it a monounsaturated fatty acid.


What cause an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than a saturated fatty acid?

The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight


What causes an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than an saturated fatty acid?

The double chain in the unsaturated fatty acid cause it to bent; unlike saturated fatty acid which has no double bond, is straight


An essential fatty acid with 18 carbon and two double bonds?

This describes linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that is essential for the human body. It has 18 carbons and two double bonds, with the first double bond at the sixth carbon from the omega end of the molecule.


Why is oleic acid not classified as a saturated fatty acid?

Oleic acid has one double bond in its carbon chain, making it a monounsaturated fatty acid. Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds in their carbon chain, which is why oleic acid is not classified as saturated.


What cause an unsaturated fatty acid to have a different shape than a saturated acid?

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 meant by single or a double bond in fatty acid?

fatty acids containig single bond contains more hydrogens and are saturated and fatty acids containing double bond are unsaturated and have less hydrogen then single bond containig fatty acids


An omega-3 fatty acid has its first double bond on the?

The first double bond is between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl (CH3) end of the fatty acid molecule.


Which type of fatty acid has hydrogen atoms located on the same side of the double bond?

A cis fatty acid has hydrogen atoms located on the same side of the double bond. This configuration creates a bend or kink in the hydrocarbon chain, affecting the physical properties of the fatty acid.


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