Which of the fatty acids, disaccharides, DNA, protein is not formed - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

Which of the fatty acids, disaccharides, DNA, protein is not formed by dehydration reactions?

Which of the fatty acids, disaccharides, DNA, protein is not formed by dehydration reactions?<br/>

Change Image    Delete

Asked by Osamawish, Last updated: Dec 31, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

4 Answers

M. Pollock

M. Pollock

A person who loves taking epic photos and an avid traveler

M. Pollock
M. Pollock, Photographer, BA, Camden Town

Answered Feb 19, 2021

Fatty acids are not formed by dehydration reactions, but DNA, protein, amylase, and disaccharides are formed by dehydration reactions. Dehydration can be expressed as a condensation reaction. It refers to a conversion that has to do with the water loss from the reacting ion or molecule.

Dehydration reactions often show up in chemistry, and it is the inverse of hydration reaction. The major factor that affects dehydration reactions most of the time is the heat factor. During this reaction, an unsaturated compound is formed, and this happens when a water molecule is being removed from the combination of two compounds.

The items listed above are actually parts of the biomolecule groups, but fatty acid monomers are not bonded to each other directly in polymer chains. The reactions of dehydration synthesis on lipids lead to the formation of an ester linkage between the hydroxyl group of an alcohol monomer and the carboxyl group of a fatty acid.

upvote downvote
Reply 

J. Shatner

J. Shatner

J. Shatner
J. Shatner, Content writer, Boston

Answered Feb 18, 2021

Fatty acids are made up of hydrocarbon chains concluding with carboxylic acid groups. Fatty acids and their associated products are the main components of lipids. The hydrocarbon chain's degree of saturation is exceedingly flexible between each fatty acid, and it controls the associated physical properties. Fatty acids are accountable for the hydrophobic properties demonstrated by lipids, and they incite a plethora of biological pathways.

Fatty acids are imperative for all body systems' successful operation, including the circulatory, respiratory, immune system, brain, etc. Essential fatty acids must be derived from foods. Omega 3 and omega 6 are both essential fatty acids. Some of the significant sources of essential fatty acids include fish like salmon and tuna, walnuts, flaxseed, and green leafy vegetables.

upvote downvote
Reply 

C. Reyes

C. Reyes

C. Reyes
C. Reyes

Answered Feb 12, 2021

Fatty acids will not be formed through dehydration reactions. A fatty acid is known to be a carboxylic acid. Fatty acid is known to be an important component that can be found in plants, microorganisms, and different animals. A fatty acid is known to have a straight chain.

This will have an even number of carbon atoms. Most chains will consist of about 4 to 28 carbon atoms. Fatty acids are known to be building blocks of our bodies. There are also responsible for taking into account the different food that we have to eat. It is during digestion that the body will be broken down into fatty acids.

upvote downvote
Reply 

osamawish98

osamawish

osamawish98
Osamawish

Answered May 20, 2019

A) fatty acids

*##**##*
upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.