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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

24. Lipid Metabolism

Intro to Lipid Digestion

GOB Chemistry

24. Lipid Metabolism

Intro to Lipid Digestion

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Problem 67b

Textbook Question

Identify the type of food—carbohydrate, fat, or protein—that gives each of the following digestion products:
b. fatty acid

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Understand the digestion process: Different types of food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) are broken down into specific products during digestion. Carbohydrates break down into monosaccharides, proteins into amino acids, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

Recall the structure of fats: Fats, also known as triglycerides, consist of three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol backbone. During digestion, these fatty acid chains are released.

Identify the enzyme involved: The enzyme lipase is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol in the digestive system.

Connect the digestion product to the food type: Since fatty acids are produced when fats are broken down, the food type associated with fatty acids is fat.

Summarize the answer: Fatty acids are a digestion product of fats, not carbohydrates or proteins.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats and oils, which are classified as lipids. They are long chains of hydrocarbons that can be saturated or unsaturated, depending on the presence of double bonds. In digestion, fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy or used in various metabolic processes.

Types of Nutrients

Nutrients are substances that provide essential nourishment for the body. The three main types of macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each type serves different functions: carbohydrates provide quick energy, proteins are crucial for growth and repair, and fats are important for energy storage and cellular structure.

Digestion Process

The digestion process involves the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body. This process begins in the mouth and continues in the stomach and intestines, where enzymes and acids break down macronutrients. Understanding how different foods are digested helps identify the specific products, such as fatty acids from fats.

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