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Fatty acids are found in the compounds of lipids. The fatty acid lipid compounds can be found in both plants and animals.

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What class of biological molecules contains fatty acids?

Lipids are the class of biological molecules that contain fatty acids. Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbons with a carboxylic acid group at one end. They are a crucial component of cell membranes and serve as a source of energy for the body.


Fatty acids and amino acids both contain?

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Fatty acids also contain a carboxyl group (COOH) and a hydrocarbon chain, while amino acids contain an amino group (NH2) and a side chain specific to each amino acid.


What are components of fats?

Fats are composed of fatty acids, which are chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They also contain glycerol, a type of alcohol that connects the fatty acids together to form triglycerides. Different types of fats can vary in the length and saturation of their fatty acid chains.


Are fatty acids sub-units of carbohydrates?

No. The sub-units for carbohydrates is a monosaccharide such as glucose or fructose. Fatty acids are what results from the sub-unit aliphatic compounds and glycerol.


Structurally how do omega-3 fatty acids differ from omega-6 fatty acids?

Like many organic compounds, the names of fatty acids such as omega-6 and omega-3 contain numbers that are used to describe the position of certain features of the molecule. In the case of omega fatty acids, the numbers 3 and 6 tell where the final carbon-carbon double bond is located. The numbers tell how many carbon-carbon bonds away from the carboxyl group this bond is. Omega-6 fatty acids are generally regarded as unhealthy when eaten in larger quantities than omega-3 fatty acids because they interfere with the omega-3's functions in the body.

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What group of organic compounds contain fatty acids?

Lipids are the group of organic compounds that contain fatty acids. Lipids include fats, oils, phospholipids, and steroids, and they play important roles in energy storage, cell structure, and signaling in living organisms.


What class of biological molecules contains fatty acids?

Lipids are the class of biological molecules that contain fatty acids. Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbons with a carboxylic acid group at one end. They are a crucial component of cell membranes and serve as a source of energy for the body.


Chemical that contain carbon and hydrogen are called?

Hydrocarbons


Is there carbon in fatty acids?

Of course, fatty acids are organic compounds and they can not exist without carbon.


Is carbon in fatty acids?

Of course, fatty acids are organic compounds and they can not exist without carbon.


Why do oils contain fatty acids?

because your a fatty


What compounds make a fatty acid?

Fatty acids are produced by the hydrolysis of the ester linkages in a fat or biological oil (both of which are triglycerides), with the removal of glycerol. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatty_acid


Is carboxylic acid the same as volatile fatty acids?

No, carboxylic acids are a broader class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl functional group (COOH), while volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a specific subset of carboxylic acids that are short-chain fatty acids with a low molecular weight and high volatility.


Are fatty acids with double bonds saturated or not?

Fatty acids containing double bonds are unsaturated fatty acids as they still contain sp2 carbon atoms within them.


Do fatty acids have nitrogen?

No. Fatty acids are made of Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen.


What compounds make up fat?

glycerol and fatty acids


Which of the following compounds cannot be converted to glucose?

Fatty Acids.