Question { 5765 }

What is meant by non-conjugated double bond system?

Answer

Peculiarity of polyunsatureted fatty acids is presence of
non conjugated double bond system.it has methylene group
linked by double bonds on both sides as in linolenic acid.
In it methylene group is not found in between the double
bonds .

Question { 10824 }

What is the importance of metabolic water?

Answer

Important feature of fatty acid oxidation is production of
metabolic water.a mole of palmitic acid on oxidation
produces 16 moles of water.It serves both as a source of
energy and source of water needed to help sustain the animal
for extended perios of time in desert.