Fatty Acid Chains Are Built Up of Uneven Numbers of Carbons

question 69

True/False

Fatty acid chains are built up of uneven numbers of carbons, but are degraded in carbon pairs.

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Definitions:

Pneumothorax

The medical condition where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the lungs' air sacs, leading to difficulty breathing.

Bronchial Tree

The system of airways in the lungs that allows for the passage of air from the trachea down to the smaller bronchioles and alveoli for gas exchange.