Of the Following Fatty Acids, Which Would Have Physical and Physiological

question 33

Multiple Choice

Of the following fatty acids, which would have physical and physiological properties most similar to elaidic acid, pictured below?

• A) oleic acid (18:1Δ⁹)
• B) lauric acid (12:0)
• C) linoleic acid (18:2Δ^9,12)
• D) stearic acid (18:0)
• E) arachidonic acid (20:4Δ^5,8,11,14)

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Definitions:

Organogenesis

The process during embryonic development in which organs are formed from the germ layers.

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, from the single-cell zygote stage to the establishment of body plan and organogenesis.

Hollow Ball

An early stage in embryonic development in many animals characterized by a spherical layer of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.

Blastula

A preliminary phase in the development of embryos in animals, distinguished by a spherical formation made up of hollow cells.