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All three are important. Fatty acidsconsist of the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) arranged as a carbon chain skeleton.

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What 3 elements are present in all fatty acids?

Three elements present in all fatty acids are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.


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Can all fatty acids be synthesized in the body?

No, not all fatty acids can be synthesized by the body. The body is not capable of synthesizing polyunsaturated or trans fatty acids.


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What are the only three elements that are found in fatty acids?

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Are all enzymes made of fatty acids?

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How many types of fatty acids are found in human body?

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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.


What are unsaturated fatty acids?

Unsaturated fatty acids are fatty acids that have double bonds in their long carbon chains.


Unsaturated fatty acids that have changed to saturated fatty acids are called?

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Are fatty acids polar or nonpolar?

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