Fatty lipids and acids

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Fatty Acids - Saturated, Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Unsaturated Fatty Acids - Cis or Trans isomers
Macenzie Sach
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Macenzie Sach
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Describe saturated fatty acids It has no double bond. Completely saturated in hydrogen bonds.
Oleic Acid
Is an Oleic Acid saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated? Why? Monounsaturated because it has 1 double bond
Caproic Acid
Is a Caproic Acid saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated? Why? Saturated because there are no double bonds
Linolenic Acid
Is a Linolenic Acid saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated Polyunsaturated because it has 3 double bonds
Cis-isomers Structural Diagram
Trans-ismors Structural Diagram
Are Cis-isomers natural or synthesised? Very common in nature
Are Trans-isomers natural or synthesised? Rare in nature - usually artificially produced (make solid fats)
Positioning of the hydrogen atoms in Cis-isomers On the same side of the 2 carbon atoms
Positioning of the hydrogen atoms in Trans-isomers On different sides of the 2 carbon atoms
Shape of the Cis-isomers fatty acid chain The double bonds causes a bend in the fatty acid chain
Shape of the Trans-isomers fatty acid chain The double bond doesn't cause a bend in the fatty acid chain
Density of fatty acids in cis-isomers Loosely packed
Density of fatty acids in trans-isomers Closely packed
Are Triglycerides formed from cis-isomers solid or liquids at room temperature? They have low melting points - they are usually liquid at room temperature
Are Triglycerides formed from trans-isomers solid or liquids at room temperature? They have high melting points - they are usually solid at room temperature
Identify whether this isomer is cis or trans. Why? Trans-Oleic Acid Because the double bond does not cause a bend in the chain
Identify whether this isomer is cis or trans. Why? Cis-Oleic Acid Because the double bond causes a bend in the chain
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