Which of the following is a reasonable explanation for why unsaturated fatty acids help keep any membrane more fluid at lower temperatures?
A) The double bonds form kinks in the fatty acid tails, preventing adjacent lipids from packing tightly.
B) Unsaturated fatty acids have a higher cholesterol content and therefore more cholesterol in membranes.
C) Unsaturated fatty acids are more polar than saturated fatty acids.
D) The double bonds block interaction among the hydrophilic head groups of the lipids.
E) The double bonds result in shorter fatty acid tails and thinner membranes.
Fatty liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver.
A peroxidation reaction involving a fatty acid is depicted in the figure below.
Pathway for synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in plants and animals
Regulation of fatty acid synthesis in animal cells
Structure of a Fatty Acid Fatty acids are the building blocks of some lipids
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids.