Fatty Acids: Meaning, Roles and Nomenclature

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Fatty Acids 2. Roles of Fatty Acids 3. Nomenclature. Meaning of Fatty Acids: Since fats and oils both contain glycerol, the differences between them must be due to differences in their fatty acid components. It is therefore customary to describe triacylglycerols in terms of their fatty acids. Fatty acids are [...]