Fatty acid

oxidation of fatty acids, amino acids that contain sulphur and nucleic acids. The amount of hydrogen ions that in the body can be regulated in many different ways: Acid base buffer systems are located in body fluids and are chemicals such as the buffer phosphate system and the protein buffer system. The function of the respiratory system is to regulate the rate and depth of breathing and helps to regulate hydrogen ion concentration. It is very essential that the body regulates body fluids. An…

The discussion around non-dietary benefits from the consumption of fish has been going on for ages. Fish have many oils within it such as, omega three acids, docosahexaenoic acid and the eicosapentaenoic acid. These oils positively affect an individual. The individual that has a proper amount of the oils found in fish can live and longer and better life. This also includes the life of the off spring they produce. One advantage in respects to non- dietary effects fish give to an individual is an…

Taurine Come From? Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an is an organic compound discovered in bull bile in 1827 and mainly found in different animal tissues mainly in bile and large intestines. The term Taurine has a Latin origin from the word taurus which means a bull. Taurine has many functions inside animal bodies like muscle development, cardiovascular functions, and nervous system development among other functions. Once extracted, this acid compound is used in several products…

food digestion there are chemical and physical changes occurring. One chemical change for example would be, metabolic rate which is the rate of energy that is released from macronutrients. Carbohydrates (Glucose: C6H12O6), proteins (Alanine(amino acid) CH3) , and fats (Lauric…

The objective of this experiment in Lab #2 was to identify an unknown substance using different chemical tests to determine what organic molecules it contains. These tests are referred to as the Benedict’s, Lugol’s, Biuret, and Sudan IV tests and are each used to identify an organic compound. For instance, Benedict’s checks for reducing sugars, Lugol’s for starch, Biuret for protein, and Sudan IV for lipids. When testing the unknown with each reagent, the substance only tested positive for…

Dog Ear Infection: How To Finally Stop It With Natural Remedies By Dr Andrew Jones, DVM Jan 30, 2012 If your dog has been shaking his head and scratching at his ears, then he likely has an ear infection. Ear infections in dogs are very common but often very frustrating; they can quickly and often do re-occur leaving you wondering if you can ever get rid of them. This article will go over the most common causes of ear infections, and give you the most effective at home remedies to finally stop…

Constantly scratch, scratch, scratching dog? Old, arthritic, lifelong canine buddy? Have you tried supplementing with dietary fish oil? Just like for humans, fish oil is a highly popular supplement to treat a plethora of maladies. It has long been touted for its great ability to improve health and treat ailments in both humans and animals! Fish oil is used as a supplement for dogs to manage health issues such as osteoarthritis, canine atopy, and other skin allergies and diseases. In humans, it…

used in the formulation of soap and also to produce the average quality of soap bar using basic formulations from palm oil. Generally, soap is a salt of a compound and it is known as a fatty acid. Most soap is produced either by using sodium or potassium. Its molecule has a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group…

such as ether and benzene. Characteristics of Lipids:  Amphiphatic  Naturally occurring  Soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water  Undergo saponification  Undergo emulsification Classification and biological functions of Lipids: • Fatty Acids:  Energy sources  Biosynthetic precursors • Triglycerols:  Storage  Transport • Phosphoglycerides:  Membranes components • Ketone bodies:  Energy sources • Sphingolipids:  Membrane components • Eicosanoids:  Modulators of…

Most kids in elementaries are searching for a sport to do since they will soon reach junior high or high school; while, they are also getting encouraged by coaches as they talk to them about sports which leads kids to excitement. Most of them say, the same phrase almost every nine or ten year old says, “ I want to join everything”. Which they can but will eventually face problems with either practice or game schedules, causing them to stick to mainly one sport per season. Kids wondering what…