Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781337399425
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 54QAP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Interpret and define bile acid and its synthesis in body. Define common bile acid and its function.
Concept Introduction:
Bile acid is main component for digestion of fat which released in the liver and usually combined with glycine. It is responsible for absorption of fat or lipid molecules. Bile acids and salts are classification comes under lipid. Bile acids helps in solubilising cholesterol molecules along with the molecules of phospholipids in particle of mixed micelles.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 21 Solutions
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Ch. 21.9 - Prob. 1CTCh. 21 - Differentiate among primary, secondary, and...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 3ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 4ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 5ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 6ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 7ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 8ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 9ALQ
Ch. 21 - Prob. 10ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 11ALQCh. 21 - Prob. 1QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 2QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 3QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 4QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 5QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 6QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 7QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 8QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 9QAPCh. 21 - . How many unique amino acid sequences are...Ch. 21 - Prob. 11QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 12QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 13QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 14QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 15QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 16QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 17QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 18QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 19QAPCh. 21 - . What protein is responsible for the transport of...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 22QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 23QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 24QAPCh. 21 - . How does the efficiency of an enzyme compare...Ch. 21 - Prob. 26QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 27QAPCh. 21 - . Describe the lock-and-key model for enzymes. Why...Ch. 21 - Prob. 29QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 30QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 31QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 32QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 33QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 34QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 35QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 36QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 37QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 38QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 39QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 40QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 41QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 42QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 43QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 44QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 45QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 46QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 47QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 48QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 49QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 50QAPCh. 21 - . What is a steroid? What basic ring structure 15...Ch. 21 - Prob. 52QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 53QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 54QAPCh. 21 - Prob. 55APCh. 21 - Prob. 56APCh. 21 - Prob. 57APCh. 21 - Prob. 58APCh. 21 - Prob. 59APCh. 21 - Prob. 60APCh. 21 - Prob. 61APCh. 21 - Prob. 62APCh. 21 - Prob. 63APCh. 21 - Prob. 64APCh. 21 - Prob. 65APCh. 21 - Prob. 66APCh. 21 - Prob. 67APCh. 21 - Prob. 68APCh. 21 - Prob. 69APCh. 21 - Prob. 70APCh. 21 - Prob. 71APCh. 21 - Prob. 72APCh. 21 - Prob. 73APCh. 21 - Prob. 74APCh. 21 - Prob. 75APCh. 21 - Prob. 76APCh. 21 - Prob. 77APCh. 21 - Prob. 78APCh. 21 - Prob. 79APCh. 21 - Prob. 80APCh. 21 - Prob. 81APCh. 21 - Prob. 82APCh. 21 - Prob. 83APCh. 21 - Prob. 84APCh. 21 - Prob. 85APCh. 21 - Prob. 86APCh. 21 - Prob. 87APCh. 21 - Prob. 88APCh. 21 - Prob. 89APCh. 21 - Prob. 90APCh. 21 - Prob. 91APCh. 21 - Prob. 92APCh. 21 - Prob. 93APCh. 21 - Prob. 94APCh. 21 - Prob. 95APCh. 21 - Prob. 96APCh. 21 - . How many possible primary structures exist for a...Ch. 21 - Prob. 98APCh. 21 - Prob. 99APCh. 21 - Prob. 100APCh. 21 - Prob. 101APCh. 21 - Prob. 102APCh. 21 - Prob. 103APCh. 21 - Prob. 104APCh. 21 - Prob. 105APCh. 21 - Prob. 106AP
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- In a dietary context, what is the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol?arrow_forward21-100 What are the functions of a cell membrane? To what extent is a bilayer that consists entirely of lipids able to carry out these functions?arrow_forwardFats belong to the class of organic compounds represented by the general formula, RCOOR', where R and R' represent hydrocarbon groups. What is the name of the functional group present in fats? What functional group is common to all saponifiable lipids?arrow_forward
- Biological waxes have a head and two tails structure. Give the chemical identity of the head and of the two tails.arrow_forwardWhat functional group is common to all saponifiable lipids?arrow_forwardHow does the polarity of the phosphoglycerides contribute to their function of forming cell membranes?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Introductory Chemistry: A FoundationChemistryISBN:9781337399425Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Cengage LearningIntroduction to General, Organic and BiochemistryChemistryISBN:9781285869759Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar TorresPublisher:Cengage LearningOrganic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning
- World of Chemistry, 3rd editionChemistryISBN:9781133109655Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage LearningWorld of ChemistryChemistryISBN:9780618562763Author:Steven S. ZumdahlPublisher:Houghton Mifflin College DivChemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...ChemistryISBN:9781305960060Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. HansenPublisher:Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:9781337399425
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285869759
Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305580350
Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher:Cengage Learning
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:9781133109655
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
World of Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618562763
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin College Div
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305960060
Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Lipids - Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Terpenes, Waxes, Eicosanoids; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dmoH5dAvpY;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY