Author Question: How is a trans fatty acid different from other unsaturated fatty acids? a. A trans fatty acid has ... (Read 59 times)

wenmo · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

How is a trans fatty acid different from other unsaturated fatty acids?
a. A trans fatty acid has at least two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom in the chain
b. At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on opposite sides of the carbon chain instead of on the same side
c. A trans fatty acid's carbon chain contains at least one double bond between two carbon atoms instead of all single bonds
d. At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on the same side of the carbon chain instead of on opposite sides

Question 2

How does omega-3 fatty acid help improve one's mood based on your knowledge of the functions of different types of lipids in the body?

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

Omega 3 fatty acids help maintain the function and integrity of the brain tissue. This would help the neuronal tissue send electrical impulses more quickly as well as produce enough neurotransmitters.