emilyruschak
Answered

9. The prefix mono- means "one" and the prefix poly-
means "many." Some lipids are monounsaturated, and
others are polyunsaturated. Explain the difference
between the fatty acids in these different types of lipids.

Answer :

Answer:

Monounsaturated Fats: This type of unsaturated fat contains only one double bond in its structure.

EXAMPLE: Stearic acid having chemical formula= C18H36O2

Polyunsaturated Fats: This type of unsaturated fat contains two or more double bonds in their structure.

EXAMPLE: Lenolic acid having chemical formula= C18H32O2

Explanation:

Other Questions