chemistry homework

1. Identify the fat or in Figure 11.9 that contains the highest number of grams per tablespoon of:

a. polyunsaturated fat.

b. monounsaturated fat.

c. total unsaturated fat.

d. saturated fat.

2. The label of a popular brand of soft margarine lists “partially hydrogenated soybean oil” as an ingredient. Explain the term partially hydrogenated. Why must the label report partially hydrogenated soybean oil rather than simply soybean oil?

3. Your friend wants to cut food costs and has learned that peanut butter is a good protein source. What additional information should your friend consider before eating peanut butter as a major dietary protein source?

4. Explain each term and give an example.

a. monosaccharide

b. dissacharide

c. polysaccharide

5. What health problems can arise from regularly consuming excess dietary servings of carbohydrates?

6. Fructose, C6H12O6, is a carbohydrate.

a. Rewrite this chemical formula to demonstrate how a carbohydrate can be thought of as “carbon plus water.”