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Fatty acids are composed of a hydrocarbon (acyl) chain with a methyl and carboxyl group at either end. Most fatty acids have an even number of carbon atoms that are arranged in a straight chain. The majority of dietary fatty acids range in chain length from 4 to 22 carbons. Fatty acids with 16 and 18 carbons comprise the fatty acids with 16 and 18 carbons comprise the bulk of fatty acids in both the diet and the human body.
10 Sep 2020 | 03 Feb 2021
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