Q1. The following are about fatty acids. Briefly explain!
(a) Draw the following fatty acids: (i) 18:2(Δ9,12) (ii) 18:1(Δ9). (iii) 18:0
(b) Which fatty acid(s) and saturated, unsaturated, and/or polyunsaturated fatty acid(s)?
(c) Give the name for fatty acids (i) and (ii) using ω designation.
(d) Give the melting points from the highest to lowest.
Q2. For the structure on the right,
(1) What is the name for this phospholipid?
(2) If it is treated with Phospholipase A1, what are the product(s)? Draw the chemical structures.
(3) What is the enzyme required to remove (hydrolyze) the 2nd fatty acid that joins at C2 of glycerol)?
(4) Similar to (2), if treated with Phospholipase D, what are the product(s)? Draw the chemical structures.