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Carboxylic Acids are classified as __________ due to their structure including at least one -COOH group.
Weak acids
The process of creating an Ester involves the reaction between a __________ and a Carboxylic Group.
Alcohol
Monocarboxylic Acids have __________ Carboxylic Group(s).
1
EDTA stands for __________ and is a significant embalming fluid additive.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
Polycarboxylic Acids contain __________ or more Carboxylic Groups.
2
Salts of Carboxylic Acids are formed by the reaction of a Carboxylic Acid with __________ .
Strong Base
The unique property of Thioesters is that the linking oxygen atom is replaced with __________.
Sulfur (S)
An example of a Dicarboxylic Acid is __________, which is neutralized by a strong base.
Oxalic Acid
A common application of Carboxylic Acids in embalming includes their use as __________.
Anticoagulants
Esters can be formed through a process known as __________.
Esterification
The hydroxy group of Citric Acid is important because it allows __________ to sequester calcium.
Citric Acid salts
Thioesters are biologically important as they participate in metabolic pathways, such as in __________.
Krebs Cycle
Glycerides are categorized as __________ which are a major class of lipids.
High molecular mass Esters
Potassium Citrate is used in embalming because it sequesters __________ .
Calcium (Ca)
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