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Well cholesterol itself is only 1 molecule, it can't *really* contain any other molecules. It does, however have some structural similarities with fatty acids such as the nice long hydrophobic tail.
It has an OH group also, so it's possible that it shares some metabolic routes and functions with fatty acids or is derived from them (we can reduce a carboxylic acid - found in fatty acids - to an alcohol group - OH). We probably need a molecular biologist to confirm that, though :).
What else can I help you with?
What cannot be form in fatty acids?
Fatty acids cannot form carbohydrates. Fatty acids are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while carbohydrates are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a different arrangement.
What substances are found in oil?
fatty acids and glycerol
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.
Why does hydrolysis of lipid molecules yield fatty acids and glycerol?
The hydrolysis of lipid molecules breaks the ester bonds that hold the fatty acids to the glycerol molecule. This process involves the addition of water molecules to the bonds, leading to the separation of fatty acids and glycerol as individual components.
Monomer of lipids?
The monomers of lipids are fatty acids. These molecules consist of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail, making them essential components of cell membranes as well as energy storage molecules.
What molecules are the building blocks of fats?
All lipids (fats, oils and waxes) contain fatty acids attached to glycerol.
Are fatty acids polar molecules?
Yes, fatty acids are polar molecules.
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.
What are the three molecules attached to glycerol molecules?
The three molecules attached to a glycerol molecule are fatty acids. These fatty acids form lipid molecules such as triglycerides, phospholipids, or waxes depending on the type and arrangement of the fatty acids bonded to the glycerol backbone.
What molecules are released when fat undergoes digestion?
glycerols and fatty acids
Why do oils contain fatty acids?
because your a fatty
Naturally occurring fats contain fatty acids in what formation?
Naturally occurring fats contain fatty acids in the form of triglycerides. Triglycerides consist of three fatty acid molecules linked to a glycerol molecule. This structure allows fats to store energy and be used as a fuel source by the body.
Are fat molecules acid?
Fats contain fatty acids and gycerols.Fatty acids are saturated carboxylic acids which have pretty high molecular weight.Example-citric acid.Lower homologues like acetic acid,oxalic acid,formic acid are not regarded as fatty acids.
Which molecules involved in photosynthesis and respiration contain carbon?
In photosynthesis, molecules like glucose, fructose, and starch contain carbon. In respiration, molecules such as glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids also contain carbon.
How many fatty acid molecules are needed to form a fat molecules?
3 fatty acids!
What molecule are the fatty acids attached to?
Fatty acids are typically attached to glycerol molecules to form triglycerides or to other molecules to form phospholipids. In both cases, the fatty acids are attached through ester bonds.
How are amino acid molecules and fatty acid molecules different?
Amino acid molecules are the building blocks of proteins, while fatty acid molecules are the building blocks of lipids. Amino acids contain an amine group and a carboxylic acid group, while fatty acids consist of a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group at one end. Amino acids are primarily involved in protein synthesis and structure, while fatty acids are important for energy storage and cell membrane structure.
