Question

How do you determine the α and ω ends in fatty acids? How do we get the α and ω series? And are MUFA's non-essential fatty acids?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

☑️Fatty acids are carbon chains with a methyl group at one end of the molecule (designated omega, ω) and a carboxyl group at the other end Saturated fatty acids are 'filled' (saturated) with hydrogen. Most saturated fatty acids are straight hydrocarbon chains with an even number of carbon atoms.