Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Lipids (Section 2 - No. 11)
What is the significance of the iodine number?
Indicates the degree of unsaturation in a fat
Measures the amount of free fatty acids
Represents the total number of carbons in a lipid
Indicates the melting point of a fat
Explanation
The iodine number is a measure of the amount of iodine needed to saturate the double bonds in a fat sample.
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