In the Figure Below, Which of the Four Fatty Acids

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the figure below, which of the four fatty acids adds fluidity to a membrane, and what type of bond allows this to happen?

• A) A; saturated bond
• B) B; trans
• C) B; cis
• D) C; cis
• E) D; double

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Definitions:

Standard Amino Acids

The 20 amino acids that are encoded by the standard genetic code, integral to biological processes as the building blocks of proteins.

Side Chain

The part of a molecule that is attached to a core structure and varies among molecules of the same class, influencing the properties of the molecule.

Asparagine

A type of amino acid that plays a vital role in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Hydrolyzed

The chemical process in which a molecule is split into two parts by the addition of a water molecule, often breaking down polymers into monomers.