Most lipids are made up of unbranched chains of fatty acids. These fatty acid chains consist of long hydrocarbon tails with a carboxylic acid group at one end. The length of the chain and the degree of saturation influence the properties of the lipid.
Yes, chitin can exist in both branched and unbranched forms. Branched chitin refers to when the linear polymer chain has side chains or branches extending from the main backbone structure. Unbranched chitin, on the other hand, consists of a simple linear chain without any side chains or branches.
Unbranched!
Branched polysaccharides have side chains attached to the main chain, providing increased surface area for interactions with other molecules. This can affect properties such as solubility, viscosity, and binding capacity. Unbranched polysaccharides have a simpler structure and are typically used for energy storage or structural support.
Chains of monosaccharides are called polysaccharides.
The chains that connect body jewelry are called "Body Chains."
Mountain ranges in parallel chains are called "cordilleras."
Ball-like bacteria linked in chains are called streptococci.
Archaea have unbranched lipids in their cell membranes, while Bacteria and Eukarya have branched lipids. Unbranched lipids in Archaea contribute to their ability to thrive in extreme environments.
Long chains of amino acids are called polypeptides.
They are called food chains.
It is an "unbranched" root, which has a single prominence.