Three components of the sex pheromone of the female sand bee (Ophrys sphegodes) are saturated hydrocarbons containing 23, 25, and 27 carbon atoms. How many H atoms does each of these alkanes contain? Interestingly, the early spider orchid emits a similar hydrocarbon mixture to attract male sand bees to pollinate its fl owers.
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Cholic acid, a compound called a bile acid, is converted to a bile salt in the body. Bile salts have properties similar to soaps, and they help transport lipids through aqueous solutions. Explain why this is so. HO OH OH COH O HO OH OH CNHCH2CH2SO3 Na+ O cholic acid a bile acid bile salt
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The first step in solving 4 problem number 73 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Cholic acid, a compound called a bile acid, is converted to a bile salt in the body. Bile salts have properties similar to soaps, and they help transport lipids through aqueous solutions. Explain why this is so. HO OH OH COH O HO OH OH CNHCH2CH2SO3 Na+ O cholic acid a bile acid bile salt
From the textbook chapter Alkanes you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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