1. Week 5
Describe a triglyceride as a triester of glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) and fatty acids.
Compare the structures of saturated fats, unsaturated fats and fatty acids.
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2. Structure of propan-1,2, 3-triol, commonly known as glycerol
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Structure of propan-1,2, 3-triol, commonly known as glycerol
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3. The displayed formula of hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid)
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The displayed formula of hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid)
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4. Skeletal formula of octadec-9-enoic (oleic acid)
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Skeletal formula of octadec-9-enoic (oleic acid)
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5. Structure of octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
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Structure of octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
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6. Formation of a triglyceride
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Formation of a triglyceride
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7. Week 5
Compare the structures of cis and trans isomers of unsaturated fatty acids.
Compare the link between trans fatty acids, the possible increase in ‘bad’ cholesterol and the resultant increased risk of coronary heart disease and strokes.
Describe and explain the increased use of esters of fatty acids as biodiesel fuels.
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8. Cis and trans configurations around a double bond
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Cis and trans configurations around a double bond
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9. Structures of cis and trans-octadec-9-enoic acid.
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Structures of cis and trans-octadec-9-enoic acid.
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10. Transesterification for the production of biodiesel
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Transesterification for the production of biodiesel
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