28. Saturated fatty acids

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/5

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

6 Terms

1
New cards

Draw the general formula of a saturated fatty acid

Yes

2
New cards

Describe the carbon atoms in saturated fatty acids?

All linkages between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain are single bonds

3
New cards

What makes a saturated fatty acid saturated?

Having no double bonds -> maximum number of hydrogens

4
New cards

What do saturated fats consist of?

Saturated fatty acids -> they’re animal fats

5
New cards

Describe saturated fatty acids’ state?

Solid at room temperature

6
New cards

What do saturated fatty acids link to?

Consumption of fatty acids links to heart disease