
What is the formal name for a fatty acid with 18 carbons and one double bond starting at the 9th carbon?
A fatty acid with 16 carbons and no double bonds is compared to one with 16 carbons and one cis double bond. Which has a higher melting point and why?
Given the structural differences between cis and trans fatty acids, what implications do these have for their role in health?
In triacylglycerols, where is the unsaturated fatty acid typically positioned if only one is present?
How does the saturation level of fatty acids affect the melting point of lipids?
Analyze the naming convention for a fatty acid with 22 carbons and 6 double bonds starting at carbons 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, and 19.
Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: 'A fatty acid with 16 carbons and 2 double bonds at positions 9 and 12 is named 16:2 (delta 9, 12) hexadecadienoic acid.'