Biochemistry 2280A Lecture : Topic 7
21 Dec 2011
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Energy and metabolism take foods and convert them. Hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic group on the end. Various lengths different numbers of carbons (generally even numbers) Trans forms a relatively straight shape, cis however makes it bend in the chain. Almost always will be cis in foods (natural fatty acids) 9th carbon form the carboxylic group most commonly where the double bond is placed. Monounsaturated only one double bond; 2 fewer hydrogens. Cis more accurately drawn like the 2nd structure. These double bonds are usually placed as so. Conjugated double bond system as every carbon is involved in the double bond lipids are not conjugated will put an sp3 in the middle and will always make it cis. Which type of fatty acid is healthy for you to consume? a)saturated fatty acids b)cis-unsaturated fatty acids c)trans-unsaturated fatty acids d)no fatty acid is healthy to consume e)b.
