Question

quiz: nucleic acids and lipids
what factor determines how much linoleic acid can twist and bend its shape?
a. the weight of the molecule
b. the length of the molecule
c. the number of carbon - carbon double bonds
d. the number of carbon - hydrogen bonds

Explanation:

Linoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty - acid. The carbon - carbon double bonds in its structure are responsible for its ability to twist and bend. These double bonds create kinks in the molecule, allowing for conformational changes. The more double bonds, the more flexibility in shape.

Answer:

B. The length of the carbon - carbon double bonds