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Question

For arachidonic acid:

(i) What is the shorthand notation for this fatty acid that shows the number of carbon atoms and the double bonds?

(ii) Determine if the fatty acid is saturated or unsaturated (mono or poly).

Accepted Answer

(i) 20:4

(ii) Polyunsaturated fatty acid

Answer

(i) 20:0

(ii) Saturated fatty acid

Answer

(i) 20:1

(ii) Monounsaturated fatty acid

Answer

(i) 0:20

(ii) Saturated fatty acid

For arachidonic acid:(i) What is the shorthand notation for this fatty acid that shows the number of carbon atoms and the double bonds?(ii) Determine if the fatty acid is saturated or unsaturated (mono or poly).