Fats and the Cell Membrane
Which of the following is the chemical formula for a fat: 1) C6H12O6 2) CH3(CH2)COOH 3) CH(NH2)COOH
Answer Number 2
Which picture (Top or Bottom) represents a saturated fatty acid? Be sure to explain why.
The picture on top is the saturated fatty acid because it is straight and has no double bonds.
Which picture (Top or Bottom) represents an unsaturated fatty acid? Be sure to explain why.
The picture on the bottom is the unsaturated fatty acid because it is bent due to a double bond between to carbon atoms.