Prolonged Heating of Naturally Occurring Polyunsaturated Fats May Cause the Stereochemistry

question 74

Short Answer

Prolonged heating of naturally occurring polyunsaturated fats may cause the stereochemistry of the double bonds to change from ___.

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Definitions:

ATP Decomposition

The process of breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to release energy for cellular activities.

ADP

Adenosine Diphosphate, a molecule involved in the energy transfer within cells and plays a role in the conversion to ATP.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that form the primary structural component of cellular membranes, characterized by a hydrophobic tail and hydrophilic head.

Hydrophilic Region

A part of a molecule that has affinity for water and can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.