Answer to Question #293234 in Biochemistry for Kev

Question

The following statements apply to natural higher unsaturated fatty acids: (select one or more) 

a. they usually contain an even number of carbon atoms 

b. are cis-isomers  

c. some representatives cannot be synthesized in the human body 

d. are broken down into separate pathways that are not related to the β-oxidation of saturated fats 

e. contain conjugated double bonds 

Answer 1

b. are cis-isomers