IB Biology SL B1.1.10 Fatty Acids Questions

Practise IB Biology SL B1.1.10 by comparing fatty acids with no, one or multiple carbon-carbon double bonds and relating chain kinks to membrane and storage properties.

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Classify saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids by their number of C=C bonds.
Explain how double-bond kinks lower melting points and affect membrane or storage properties.

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The diagram shows the structure of a triglyceride.

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State the type of fatty acid shown as Z .

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