Author Question: Lauric acid is a fatty acid with single bonds between the carbon atoms in its backbone and one ... (Read 104 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Lauric acid is a fatty acid with single bonds between the carbon atoms in its backbone and one double bond between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom of the carboxylic group. Lauric acid is an example of a _____.
A) saturated fatty acid
B) monounsaturated fatty acid
C) polyunsaturated fatty acid
D) cis unsaturated fatty acid

Question 2

Identify an effect of an omega-3 (-3 ) eicosanoid.
A) It stimulates blood clot formation.
B) It constricts blood vessel walls.
C) It reduces inflammation.
D) It increases blood pressure.