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Long chain fatty acids are mostly oils, animal fat, butter, fish oil and most other fats found in foods. To reduce the intake cut down on all of these foods. Having said this, I would like to mention that the very long fatty acid chains are some of the healthiest oils -- ALA, EPA and DHA. These are found in canola oil, olive oil, and fish oil. These oils benefit the brain, eyes and heart. The oils to reduce would be animal fat, saturated fat, trans fat, butter, etc.
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What is monomer subunit of lipids?
The monomer subunit of lipids is fatty acids. Fatty acids consist of a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end. Additionally, lipids can include other molecules such as glycerol and phosphate in their structure.
What can transport monoglycerides and long-chain fatty acids through the intestine to the microvilli of cells?
Chylomicrons
What are unsaturated fatty acids?
Unsaturated fatty acids are fatty acids that have double bonds in their long carbon chains.
Is hydrochloric acid a fatty acid?
No, hydrochloric acid is not a fatty acid.It is a mineral acid. A fatty acid is that acid which has carboxyllic group attached to a long aliphatic chain. The aliphatic chain may or may not be saturated.
What are the vesicles that function in the metabolism of fatty acids in a cell?
Peroxisomes are the vesicles that primarily function in the metabolism of fatty acids in a cell. They contain enzymes that help break down long-chain fatty acids through beta-oxidation and are involved in other metabolic pathways related to fatty acid metabolism.
Can long chain fatty acids be absorbed into the blood?
no
Common source of medium-chain fatty acids?
Coconut oil is a common source of medium-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are metabolized differently than long-chain fatty acids, making them a popular choice for energy production in the body.
Long-chain fatty acids attached to long-chain alcohols is characteristic of?
triglycerides
Is a long chain of carboxylic acids also known as fatty acids?
Yes, a long chain of carboxylic acids is known as a fatty acid. Fatty acids are the building blocks of lipids, such as fats and oils, and they contain a carboxylic acid group at one end of the molecule.
How many carbons do long-chain fatty acids contain?
The long chain fatty acids generally contain between four and six carbons. This is why they generally have high boiling points.
Can long-chain fatty acids be absorbed directly into the blood?
No, long-chain fatty acids are broken down into smaller molecules called monoglycerides and free fatty acids in the small intestine before they can be absorbed into the bloodstream. They are then reassembled into triglycerides and packaged into chylomicrons for transport.
Are waxes organic acids?
Waxes are esters formed by condensing organic fatty acids and long-chain (fatty) alcohols. So they contain organic acids, but are not acids themselves.
Are carboxyl acids fatty acids?
Yes, carboxylic acids may be considered fatty acids if they have a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end. Fatty acids are typically carboxylic acids with long hydrocarbon chains found in fats and oils.
What is the monomer of waxes?
fats and oils monomer is triglyceridesphospholipids are diacylgceridesWaxes contain fatty acids, attached to long-chain alcohols
Will long chain fatty acid dissolve in limonene?
Long chain fatty acids are not soluble in limonene as they are non-polar and limonene is a nonpolar solvent. Polar solvents are typically needed to dissolve long chain fatty acids due to their hydrophobic nature.
Define fatty acid?
In chemistry, especially biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic tail (chain), which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have a chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. Fatty acids are usually derived from triglycerides orphospholipids. When they are not attached to other molecules, they are known as "free" fatty acids.
Are Short and medium chain fatty acids are absorbed and transported more quickly than long chain fatty acids?
Yes, short and medium chain fatty acids are absorbed more quickly than long chain fatty acids because they do not require bile acids for digestion and can be directly transported from the small intestine to the liver via the portal vein for metabolism. This rapid absorption allows them to be quickly utilized for energy production compared to long chain fatty acids which require more extensive processing before being absorbed.
