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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Lipids

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Lipids

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Which type of fatty acids only contain Carbon-Carbon single bonds?

Unsaturated.

Saturated.

Trans fats.

Steroids.

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Begin by understanding the structure of fatty acids. Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains that can be saturated or unsaturated based on the types of bonds between carbon atoms.

Saturated fatty acids have only single bonds between carbon atoms. This means that each carbon atom is fully 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms, allowing no room for double bonds.

Unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms. These double bonds create kinks in the chain, affecting the fatty acid's properties.

Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat that have been chemically altered to have a straighter structure, similar to saturated fats, but they still contain double bonds.

Steroids are a different class of lipids altogether, characterized by a structure of four fused rings, and do not fit the typical fatty acid structure with carbon-carbon single bonds.