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wenmo

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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

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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?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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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.


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Wow, this really help

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