Question

Iodine adds to the double bonds in fatty acids (one iodine molecule per double bond). How many double bonds are in a molecule of arachidonic acid (Molar mass

Answer 1

To test if a lipid is saturated or unsaturated iodine is added. If the iodine changes from brown to clear the lipid is unsaturated. If the iodine does not change colors the lipid is saturated. To test for the degree of lipid saturation iodine is added to the unsaturated lipid.

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