Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: What is the role of lysosomes in the metabolism of plasma lipoproteins

What is the role of lysosomes in the metabolism of plasma lipoproteins?

Q: Why are lipids (triglycerides) such an efficient molecule for the

Why are lipids (triglycerides) such an efficient molecule for the storage of energy in the body?

Q: Write the structures for a saturated and an unsaturated fatty acid.

Write the structures for a saturated and an unsaturated fatty acid.

Q: As the number of carbon-carbon double bonds in fatty acids

As the number of carbon-carbon double bonds in fatty acids increases, what is the effect on the melting point?

Q: What is an aldotriose?

What is an aldotriose?

Q: Draw the structures of each of the following fatty acids:

Draw the structures of each of the following fatty acids: a. trans-5-Decenoic acid b. cis-5-Decenoic acid

Q: Write an equation for the esterification of glycerol with three molecules of

Write an equation for the esterification of glycerol with three molecules of palmitic acid.

Q: Write equations for the reactions of lauric acid and linoleic acid with

Write equations for the reactions of lauric acid and linoleic acid with KOH.

Q: Write the complete equation for the esterification of arachidic acid and ethyl

Write the complete equation for the esterification of arachidic acid and ethyl alcohol. Write the IUPAC name for each of the organic reactants and products.

Q: Write an equation for the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of a triglyceride

Write an equation for the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of a triglyceride containing a molecule of palmitoleic acid, a molecule of oleic acid, and a molecule of palmitic acid.