Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

32. Lipids

Intro to Lipids

Organic Chemistry

32. Lipids

Intro to Lipids

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about essential fatty acids?

They are synthesized in the liver and stored in adipose tissue.

They cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from the diet.

They are only found in animal products.

They are saturated fatty acids that provide energy.

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Understand the definition of essential fatty acids: Essential fatty acids are types of polyunsaturated fats that the human body cannot synthesize on its own. They must be obtained through dietary sources.

Identify the types of essential fatty acids: The two main essential fatty acids are linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). These are crucial for various bodily functions, including cell membrane integrity and the production of signaling molecules.

Clarify the synthesis aspect: Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the human body, which distinguishes them from non-essential fatty acids that the body can produce.

Examine dietary sources: Essential fatty acids are found in various plant and fish oils, such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and fish like salmon and mackerel. They are not exclusive to animal products.

Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids: Essential fatty acids are unsaturated, meaning they have one or more double bonds in their structure, unlike saturated fatty acids which are typically solid at room temperature and primarily provide energy.