do fatty acids in the body contain even or odd number of carbons?

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do fatty acids in the body contain even or odd number of carbons?

2007-03-14 03:29:31 · 2 answers · asked by Therese Joy A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Most of the natural fatty acids have an even number of carbon atoms, because their biosynthesis involves acetyl-CoA, a coenzyme carrying a two-carbon-atom group.

2007-03-17 08:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by Hzl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Even mostly, specifically C16 and C18.

2007-03-14 13:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Some Body 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋