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Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes / Lipids 1 / Problem 7
Problem 7
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.'
A
The statement is inaccurate; the fatty acid should be named 16:2 (delta 8, 11).
B
The statement is accurate.
C
The statement is inaccurate; the double bonds should be at positions 8 and 11.
D
The statement is inaccurate; the fatty acid should be named 16:2 (omega 9, 12).
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